Prison contract employee arrested, accused of child sex crimes

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – According to the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC), a contract employee at the jail was arrested.

OCDC says the jail’s Criminal Investigations Division assisted the Blaine County Crimes Against Internet Task Force in arresting Bradden Rowley. He is charged with facilitating sexual conduct with minor, lewd or indecent acts or proposals toward a child, violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act – felony, presenting obscene material or child pornography to a minor.

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“I think I made my position very clear. Criminal behavior has no place here,” said Brandi Garner, CEO of OCDC. “As a law enforcement agency, we hold everyone connected to this facility – whether they are contractors, employees, visitors or residents – to the highest standard. We act quickly and decisively, working with our law enforcement partners to ensure justice is served. There are no exceptions and no excuses – this is the standard we stand for and we will not back down.”

Officials say Rowley is a contract employee and not employed by OCDC. He was not in physical contact with any residents while working at the prison.

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The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, OCDC’s Criminal Investigations Division and Blaine County were able to take Rowley into custody without incident.

“This investigation and arrest belongs to Blaine County and their outstanding team,” Garner said. “When contacted by Sheriff David Daugherty, our team acted immediately to facilitate the investigation, ensuring an arrest could be made quickly and safely. Thanks also to Sheriff Tommie Johnson for helping create the connection between our agencies. This is exactly how strong interagency cooperation makes our communities safer.”

Joe M. Allbaugh, president of the OCDC Trust, added that the investigation revealed “heinous and inexcusable” acts and that anyone connected to these crimes will be held accountable.

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