Detention Deputy Arrested 09.27.21

MEDIA RELEASE:                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

DATE:                                                SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

AGENCY:                                          SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION:                                      WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE:                                  (316) 660-3900

CONTACT:                                       SHERIFF JEFF EASTER

 

On September 26, 2021, a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Detention Deputy was arrested by the Wichita Police Department for misdemeanor Domestic Violence Battery and Battery. The Detention Deputy was released on bond. A few hours later the Detention Deputy was arrested again by the Wichita Police Department for misdemeanor Violation of Protection from Abuse Order.

The charges stem from incidents involving the deputy’s domestic partner.

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

The Detention Deputy, Aareon White, has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for just over six months.

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

 

M – O – R – E

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

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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