Former Oklahoma trooper charged with rape during traffic stop pleads not guilty

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper accused of raping and sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Court records show Jarqez Evans is charged with first-degree rape and forcible oral sodomy in connection with a traffic stop in January 2025.

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The incident reportedly happened when Evans stopped a vehicle at S.E. 29th and S. High Avenue. The victim told investigators that Evans told her she could follow him down the street or go to jail for driving under suspension and without insurance.

After following Evans to S.E. 31st and High, Evans entered the victim’s front passenger seat. The victim then drove further south and parked.

Officials said at that point, Evans allegedly unzipped his pants and instructed the victim to perform a sex act on him. He then asked the woman to bend over, at which point he allegedly sexually assaulted her.

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Then, Evans returned to his vehicle without issuing any citations to the victim.

The victim reported the sexual assault to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

Officers collected evidence before handing over the investigation to OHP’s Criminal Investigations Section.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it received the complaint and placed Evans on administrative leave shortly afterward.

Following an investigation, Evans was arrested and his employment was terminated.

“The Oklahoma Highway Patrol values the trust placed in us by the citizens we serve,” OHP said in a statement. “When that trust is called into question, we take appropriate action in accordance with our policies and the law, regardless of position or rank.”

On Wednesday, Evans pleaded not guilty to the charges during his arraignment.

The case moved to a pretrial conference, set for August, and his bail was listed at $100,000.