18 Men Arrested at Lake Hefner for Lewd Acts

Eighteen men have been arrested for exposing themselves to undercover Oklahoma City police officers near Lake Hefner.

Friday, April 24th 2009, 5:36 pm

By: News 9


By Jon Jordan, NEWS 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Eighteen men have been arrested for exposing themselves to undercover Oklahoma City police officers near Lake Hefner. Police said they are continuing to bring in more suspects as a result of the sting operation.

"As a result of this, there were 16 arrests made in over a period of four days," Sgt. Jennifer Wardlow said.

Suspect Mugshots
The men were caught by police at Lake Hefner's Hobie Point, where the police reports claim the men would drive up and meet undercover officers. A man then followed the officer on one of the trails and often times exposed himself and touched himself.

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The public park is often utilized by families and for recreational use.

"I knew it went on and I had heard recently that police were out here," said mother and bike rider Dawn Hart.

Hart often uses the trails around the lake for bike rides.

"I didn't know that the number was that high," Hart said.

The police have been aware of the growing problem and have made dozens of arrests in the past.

"I can't say whether five years from now whether it will be the same," Wardow said. "We are proactive in our approach in trying to eliminate this."

Despite the recent activity at Hobie Point, police assure people the area is safe for families.

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