MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASE

Patrick Keith Cole, a 38 year old Barlesville man, has been arrested for the alleged child sexual abuse of an 8 year old girl whose mother had to leave her children with him due to a family medical emergency.  The mother had asked a neighbor to check on them throughout the evening.  When the witness looked into the window of Cole's apartment and allegedly saw him exposing himself while looking at the 8 year old.  According to court records, Cole has prior arrests for peeping tom, felonious carrying of a firearm, violation of a protective order and driving under suspension, among others.  Bond was set in the case at $50,000.

(Oklahoma)