OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a state trooper has been arrested on complaints of kidnapping, rape and other crimes related to three traffic stops.
Patrol Col. Rick Adams said Monday that an investigation found three women were sexually assaulted by the officer in northeast Oklahoma.
Trooper Eric Roberts was arrested Monday and taken to the Creek County jail. The patrol says the 42-year-old has been on administrative leave since July 24, when a woman alleged he attacked her. Two alleged victims have sued Roberts.
A telephone message left with Roberts' attorney was not immediately returned.
Last month, an Oklahoma City police officer was accused of sexually assaulting at least eight women while on duty. Daniel Holtzclaw has pleaded not guilty to 16 felony counts, including rape and sexual battery.