Five individuals were arrested in a sting operation at a Glenpool hotel, with significant implications for the local community. The operation, which occurred on a Thursday evening, targeted illegal solicitation activities.
Details of the Glenpool Hotel Sting Operation
The operation resulted in the apprehension of five men:
- Rohan BhoJwanti, 30, Tulsa
- Matthew Eddy, 28, Tulsa
- David Raridon, 60, Missouri
- Christopher LeBleu, 54, Louisiana
- Jeremy Fair, 49, Tulsa, local pastor
Except for Raridon, who was charged with solicitation of a minor, all were taken into custody for soliciting prostitution. The men were subsequently booked into the Tulsa County Jail, following their meeting at the Comfort Inn.
Background Information on the Arrested Individuals
The arrested individuals had various occupations, demonstrating a surprising range of community engagement. Fair was associated with Christ Presbyterian Church in Tulsa but has since been removed from the church’s website. Officials stated he has been placed on indefinite leave.
Other defendants included a firefighter, a business owner, and a finance manager for a school district. This diversity in professions highlights the unexpected nature of such legal issues affecting local leaders.
Community Reaction and Law Enforcement Statements
Glenpool Police Chief Jeremy Plane discussed the operation in a press conference. He acknowledged community leaders’ involvement in illicit activities can be shocking.
“As law enforcement, I don’t think we often get surprised by the people we encounter,” Chief Plane stated. “But the general public may find it hard to believe community leaders could engage in such behaviors.”
Authorities are committed to addressing issues of solicitation and protecting the community, continuing operations aimed at curbing illegal activities.
