Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested this past Friday by Columbus Police as part of a prostitution sting in the city.
Columbus Police confirmed the arrest to MMA Fighting on Monday after local outlet 10TV first reported the news.
Snyder, 29, was one of 16 men charged during the sting after police led an undercover operation to crackdown on prostitution in Columbus. Police posted escort ads online as part of the operation and then used the responses to set up potential arrests.
Snyder reportedly called and texted the number listed in the ad around 8:15 p.m. on Friday and agreed to meet the escort at a local hotel.
After arriving, Snyder allegedly paid an undercover officer cash and requested oral sex. He was then arrested for engaging in prostitution and released at the scene.
He’s due in court on May 19.
Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder arrested in prostitution sting
Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested by Columbus Police as part of a crackdown on prostitution in the city
