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WAGONER, Okla. – A former Wagoner City Council member has been arrested on child sexual abuse charges, according to a news release from the City of Wagoner.
Authorities confirmed that Steven Rhoden was booked into the Wagoner County Jail on Friday afternoon. Court records indicate he faces four charges, including child sex abuse and soliciting child prostitution.
According to legal documents, the alleged crimes took place between November 2023 and February 2024.
Rhoden’s LinkedIn profile shows that he previously worked for a local school district and even spent time working at a preschool.
This is a developing story, and FOX23 will continue to provide updates as more details emerge.
