While Oklahoma is not one of the states that typically sees the most cases of human trafficking, it is definitely still an issue we face more frequently than we should. Between 2019 and 2023, Oklahoma saw over 800 cases of human trafficking.

Earlier this week, officials in northeast Oklahoma were able to apprehend five individuals who were under the impression that they were meeting with a minor. Had they actually been able to, they could have made this problem even worse.

According to a social media post from Skull Games Solutions, an operation set up in Glenpool, Oklahoma successfully caught five individuals who thought they were meeting the minor at a hotel.

Pastor, engaged firefighter, and school finance manager among those caught.

Although most of us believe that predators can look a certain way, or behave a certain way, this incident just proves that they can easily mask themselves in normal life. Skull Games reported that the five individuals that were caught at the hotel were "all men who looked no different than the people we see each day." The five men were:

  • A firefighter that was supposed to be married the following day.
  • A lead pastor
  • A business owner who crossed state lines under the impression they were meeting a minor.
  • A business trainer
  • A school district finance manager

Although the operation was a success, many Oklahomans were frustrated that the men's faces were blurred and they were not identified. However, News Channel 8 identified the men as:

Rohan BhoJwanti, 30, of Tulsa

Matthew Eddy, 28, of Tulsa

David Raridon, 60, of Missouri

Christopher LeBleu, 54, of Louisiana

Jeremy Fair, 49, of Tulsa

They reported that "All but Raridon were arrested for soliciting prostitution. Raridon was arrested on a complaint of solicitation of a minor." As of today, October 24, 2025, all four men who were booked have been released from Tulsa County Jail, possibly on bond or bail. They were all identified on the report here.

A TikTok user took the extra intitiative to not only find out who the men were and what they looked like, but identified the soon-to-be-married firefighter and further information about where these men worked.

@magnolia_thunder Pretends to be shocked. It’s always the usual suspects. #tulsaoklahoma #glenpool #arrested #pastor ♬ original sound - Magnolia Thunder

Every day appearances can be deceiving. So, if you suspect that someone could be a predator, watch their decisions closely. Rather than focusing on how someone looks, it's more important to pay attention to how they treat people - especially minors.

How can you tell if someone is a predator?

Accusing someone of preying on minors is a very serious statement, so it shouldn't be taken lightly. Here are key identifiers that could indicate someone is acting predatory, according to Web MD:

  • Associating with children frequently - if they prefer to be "friends" with people much younger than themselves. They may also engage in inappropriate behaviors like tickling, wrestling, hugging, etc.
  • Create dependency by showering victims with special attention or gifts. They may pay more attention to one specific child over others around them.
  • They may use manipulative language, like light gaslighting, lying, mocking, etc. They may also hyper-focus on their own feelings to make the victim feel sorry for them or feel bad about something, such as "why would you tell anyone, you know you could get me in a lot of trouble?"
  • Lastly, they may test sexual or physical boundaries, like placing their hand on the victim's body and escalating further each time they interact. They may also attempt to normalize "grown talk" with a younger child, so that inappropriate behavior just seems normal over time.

If someone you know does these things, then it's important to report the suspicion to officials rather than handling the situation yourself.

Again, accusing someone of this type of behavior is extremely serious, so every measure should be taken to find out if they truly could be a predator.

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