Bodycam video shows arrest of former Ohio State wrestler Kyle Snyder during prostitution sting
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Columbus, OH - Authorities released body camera footage showing the arrest of former Ohio State wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder during a prostitution sting last week.
Columbus Division of Police Sgt. Joe Albert said the police division's Police and Community Together (PACT) unit conducted an undercover operation in the city's north side on May 9. The operation was aimed at reducing prostitution.
Officers began receiving text messages and phone calls from a man responding to one of the ads. A meeting was arranged at a nearby hotel, according to the department. About 20 minutes later, a man — later identified as Snyder — arrived at the hotel, paid an undercover officer cash and requested a sexual act, police say.
Body camera video shows five officers entering a hotel room where Snyder was located, and they put Snyder in handcuffs.
The officers helped him put his pants on before escorting him down a hallway into a different room where another person asked him questions about his address, date of birth and other questions.
Snyder was told he would be required to appear in court on May 19. When he asked what would happen if he decides to plead guilty, the person said he will pay a fine and attend a John school, which is an education program for those who have tried to buy sex. The goal of the program is to prevent repeat offenses.
Snyder was charged with engaging in prostitution and released from the scene. He was one of 16 men arrested during the sting.