Deputy Arrested

MEDIA RELEASE                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:                                                JUNE 2, 2021

AGENCY:                                          SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION:                                       WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE:                                   (316) 660-3900

CONTACT:                                        COLONEL BRIAN WHITE

      

On May 29, 2021, a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested in Sedgwick County for misdemeanor Domestic Violence Disorderly Conduct.

 

The charge stems from an incident involving the deputy’s domestic partner who was also arrested.

 

When probable cause exists to support the elements of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense, an arrest is mandatory under Kansas law.

 

The Deputy, Clayton Blackwood, has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 5 years.

 

In addition to the criminal case, the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is also conducting an investigation.

 

Following the arrest, Deputy Blackwood was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation.

 

M – O – R – E

 

 

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is a professional organization that honors our core

Values of, Integrity, Duty, Ethics, Attitude, Leadership and Service. The Sheriff’s Office

Takes pride in demonstrating these values on a daily basis. Every alleged complaint is taken seriously and is investigated either criminally or internally including false complaints of misconduct.                       

 

Deputies are not above the law and the Sheriff’s Office will always investigate any crime or complaint with the due diligence that the public entrusts in us.  

 

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