An Oklahoma City father says his worst nightmare walked right through his unlocked front door early Saturday, ending up asleep in his 11‑year‑old son's bed. Police later arrested a 46‑year‑old man who now faces a felony burglary charge along with several misdemeanors, and he remains in jail on a $75,000 bond.
Josh Hodnik told reporters his son woke him up and calmly dropped a bombshell: "Hey, there's a man in my bed." When Hodnik went to check, he says he found a grown man under a blanket, wearing one sock and no shoes. Oklahoma City officers arrested 46‑year‑old Charles Bradford at the southwest OKC home and booked him on first‑degree burglary, breaking and entering, trespassing after being forbidden, two counts of assault and battery, and trespassing on private property. Police set his bond at $75,000, and the report notes Bradford has a lengthy arrest record that includes a 2002 first‑degree manslaughter conviction in McAlester, according to OKC Fox.
How officers describe what happened
Officers responded Saturday morning after Hodnik called for help and took Bradford into custody. Police did not report any altercation during the arrest. Hodnik told the station he realized after the fact that he had left the front door unlocked after his children played outside Friday night, a minor oversight that suddenly felt like a big one once his son alerted him to the stranger.
Where he's being held
Bradford is being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center in Norman. The facility's public page lists its address and contact information for family members, attorneys, and media. For custody details, booking rules, and visitation policies, see the detention center's information online, according to Cleveland County Detention Center.
Legal exposure
First‑degree burglary in Oklahoma is a felony that can carry a prison term of seven to 20 years, legal guides note. Local defense resources outline how prosecutors typically approach first‑degree burglary cases in the state and what penalties defendants can face if convicted, according to Pierce Law Firm.
Neighbors' reaction and next steps
Hodnik said he was left shaken and angry after the break‑in, particularly given his son's close call, and he has pushed for changes so people with violent histories are not quickly back on neighborhood streets. Police say the case remains under investigation, and the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office was asked about Bradford's recent custody status but did not immediately provide comment.
