Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested for public intoxication as he allegedly slurred to cops that “I want to eat my McDonald’s” moments before he was taken into custody, police bodycam shows.
Lepak, who only formally assumed office in April, tried to claim he had not been drinking before he was cuffed outside the fast-food restaurant in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Friday, KFOR reported.
“I just wanted to call and see if you guys can come check someone that’s out here, he’s been out here for like a while now, like he’s not causing a scene or anything but he does seem drunk,” a caller told 911 dispatchers, reporting the GOP politician.
Cops swooped on the McDonald’s restaurant where they met Lepak clutching his brown takeaway bag.
“I’m just gonna be honest, people are calling because they’re worried about you being intoxicated,” one officer said in bodycam footage.
Lepak. 42, quickly denied he had been drinking but appeared to be slurring his words.
In the video, he claimed he had only traveled a “block” and initially denied driving to the restaurant – before retracting his statement.
Lepak told cops he had gone to church before they proceeded to question him.
“How much have you had to drink tonight?” a second cop asked.
“I haven’t,” a slurring Lepak said. “I don’t want to.. I want to eat my McDonald’s,” he added before rambling that his kids had started a new school.
The cop wasn’t convinced by the politician’s tale and asked, “How much have you had to drink?” revealing they could smell booze on his breath.
“Stop lying to me. I don’t like being lied to,” he blasted.
Lepak continued to ramble before admitting, “I had a beer. I stopped to get McDonald’s.”
“You had one beer?” the cop asked, to which Lepak slowly replied, “Yes, yes,” before claiming he had “less than that.”
Lepak was repeatedly told to put his bag of food on the floor – an order he eventually complied with – before being cuffed.
“You’re under arrest for public intoxication,” the cop said. “You’re lucky it’s not for a DUI [driving under the influence]. You understand?”
“No I don’t,” the pol sensationally responded.
“Why do you not understand?” the cop said as he continued to handcuff him.
“What have I done?” Lepak said, seemingly unaware he appeared drunk.
Cops then became aware that Lepak had previously been busted for a DUI offense in May 2021.
He pleaded guilty to charges of actual physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated and transporting an open container of beer. He was sentenced to community service and probation.
“No kidding,” one officer scoffed, hearing about the politician’s past charge.
Lepak was then led to a patrol car by one cop, while the other officer carried his McDonald’s bag.
“Mr. Lepak was waiting outside McDonald’s for dinner,” his spokesperson told KOTV following the arrest.
“He was not given a breathalyzer test. Mr. Lepak will address the ticket appropriately through the legal process.”
Lepak isn’t planning to resign as Secretary of State, two sources told the Oklahoman.
Lepak was appointed Acting Secretary of State by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Oct. 2, 2025, succeeding Josh Cockroft.
Cockroft, who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives between 2010 and 2018, didn’t give a reason for his resignation.
“I’m excited for the next chapter to begin, which will officially be announced soon!” he teased on social media.
Lepak was retroactively appointed Secretary of State in January 2026 but only formally assumed the role after being confirmed by the State Senate on April 28.
His term ends on Jan. 11, 2027.
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