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.
### END###