Woodward Detective Charged With Child Sexual Abuse

Authorities have charged a Woodward Police detective with two counts of child sexual abuse.

Agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrested 47-year-old Patrick Gandara for the crimes on Friday, August 13.

If convicted of even one of the two felony counts, Gandara could face 25 years to life in prison.

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