The sheriff’s office said a review revealed improper case closures and a failure to thoroughly investigate criminal complaints over five years, from 2019 to 2024.
Late last month, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office said it initiated an administrative review of the cases that the detective managed after identifying potential issues.
“Upon determining that criminal conduct may have occurred, SGSO notified WPD and activated the Wichita and Sedgwick County Advanced Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) to conduct a criminal investigation,” the sheriff’s office said. “Upon completing the criminal investigation, WPD will present the findings to the appropriate charging authority for formal charging consideration.”
The sheriff’s office said the detective, assigned to EMCU in 2019 and transferred to ICAC in 2021, is on paid administrative leave pending the outcomes of a criminal investigation and an internal review.
The sheriff’s office said the detective, assigned to EMCU in 2019 and transferred to ICAC in 2021, is on paid administrative leave pending the outcomes of a criminal investigation and an internal review.
“EMCU investigators will re-contact individuals involved in these cases,” the sheriff’s office said. “These trauma-informed and trained professionals will ensure each case undergoes a thorough review. All involved cases will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging consideration. Given the sensitive and ongoing nature of this investigation, no additional details will be provided at this time to protect the integrity of the process and the privacy of survivors.”