Police said Snyder was one of the 16 men during the operation on May 9.
Columbus, Ohio – The former wrestler of the Ohio State and Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested as part of a human trafficking bite, the Columbus police division confirmed on Monday.
Columbus Police SGT. Joe Albert said that the police and community unit of the Police Division together (PACT) had carried out an infiltration operation in the north side of the city on May 9. The operation was aimed at reducing prostitution.
Around 8:15 p.m., the agents began to receive SMS and telephone calls from a man responding to one of the announcements. A meeting was organized in a neighboring hotel, according to the department. About 20 minutes later, a man – later identified as Snyder – arrived at the hotel, paid for an infiltration officer in cash and asked for a sexual act.
Snyder was arrested for participating in prostitution by uniform officers inside the hotel room, according to Albert. He was released from guard at the scene.
He was summoned to appear in court on May 19.
Snyder became the youngest American wrestler to win Olympic gold when he achieved the feat at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Games, then claimed the money to the Tokyo Games.
He was triple NCAA champion at Ohio State and won three world championships.
Last week, Snyder signed with Real American Freestyle Wrestling League.
Snyder should appear in court on May 19.
Albert said Snyder was one of the 16 men during the operation.
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