Incident Report: Arrest of Jeffrey Osburn in Edmond, Oklahoma
Location: Chick-Fil-A, Broadway, Edmond, Oklahoma
Date of Incident: October 21, 2024
Law enforcement in Edmond, Oklahoma, responded to an alarming situation at the Chick-Fil-A restaurant located on Broadway. Police were called to the scene after several children reported seeing a man exposing himself inside the restaurant’s restroom. The quick response from officers led to a tense confrontation with the suspect, later identified as Jeffrey Osburn.
Incident Details:
Upon arriving at the scene, officers approached Osburn near the restrooms. When they attempted to ask him to step outside, Osburn attempted to flee the scene. He ran through the parking lot as officers pursued him on foot. In the pursuit, law enforcement deployed a taser to subdue Osburn, bringing the chase to a halt. He was promptly arrested and taken into custody.
Osburn was charged with one count of Obstruction, a charge stemming from his attempt to evade arrest. However, this was not the first time Osburn had been the subject of an investigation. Prior to the Chick-Fil-A incident, authorities were already looking into a separate report involving Osburn, where he was allegedly seen engaging in similar inappropriate behavior inside a TJ Maxx store a few days before the Chick-Fil-A event.
Ongoing Investigation and Later Arrest:
The incident in Edmond was only the beginning of a more serious investigation into Osburn’s actions. Two months after the October 21 arrest, on December 19, 2024, U.S. Marshals located Osburn and arrested him again. This time, the arrest was in connection with a felony warrant for lewd acts to a child under 16, a grave charge that added further weight to his criminal history.
Community Safety and Police Response:
The Edmond Police Department’s swift and effective response to the October incident highlighted the importance of community awareness and vigilance. Thanks to the reports made by concerned citizens and the officers’ quick action, Osburn was taken into custody before he could further harm anyone. The police’s efforts were essential in removing a dangerous individual from the community.
