Newly released police bodycam video has emerged, showing Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak’s interaction with police before his arrest for alleged public intoxication. Lepak was apprehended in Edmond after a call to police around 10:45 p.m., reporting a man appearing intoxicated in public.
Officers discovered Lepak near a McDonald’s drive-thru, with his vehicle in the parking lot. Lepak reportedly confirmed ownership of the car. According to the arrest affidavit, officers noted his “extremely slurred speech” and the “odor of an alcoholic beverage.” The officer also mentioned Lepak’s difficulty in retrieving his identification from his wallet.
Police bodycam footage shows officers questioning Lepak about his whereabouts, alcohol consumption, and how he arrived at McDonald’s. Lepak mentioned attending a church gathering with other fathers earlier that evening. He disputed being unsteady, despite the affidavit alleging his inability to maintain a coherent thought process during the interaction. Lepak admitted to drinking beer, stating, “I had a beer… that’s it,” and later mentioned he had consumed less than one beer.
Additionally, the affidavit claims Lepak made inconsistent statements about whether he drove to McDonald’s. Officers eventually arrested him for suspicion of public intoxication.
A spokesperson for Lepak commented that Lepak was waiting outside for his dinner and noted the absence of a breathalyzer test. “Mr. Lepak was waiting outside McDonald’s for dinner. He was not given a breathalyzer test,” the spokesperson stated, adding that Lepak would address the ticket through the legal process.
The arrest led Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond to urge Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt to dismiss Lepak. Drummond expressed his dissatisfaction, highlighting Lepak’s previous arrest for being unconscious in a vehicle. He criticized Stitt for appointing Lepak, citing past judgment errors.
Lepak took on the role of Oklahoma secretary of state in October 2025, having served as the governor’s general counsel and executive director of the State Chamber Research Foundation.