MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: MARCH 31, 2023
AGENCY: SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOCATION: WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS
TELEPHONE: (316) 660-0900
CONTACT: COLONEL JARED SCHECHTER
Off-duty Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy Aaron Burr was arrested last night on suspicion of driving under the influence by the Derby Police Department. Burr was operating his personally owned vehicle and was not acting in any official capacity at the time of the arrest.
Aaron Burr has been employed by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office since January 2022. Burr will remain fulfilling his job duties while he goes through the legal process. At the conclusion of the legal process, an internal investigation with our Professional Standards Unit will be conducted.
The mission statement of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office states “In partnership with citizens of Sedgwick County, we will provide effective public service to all, holding everyone accountable in an impartial, ethical, and professional manner.” We continue to honor our mission statement and support the citizens of Sedgwick County.
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