MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: MAY 5, 2021
AGENCY: SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOCATION: WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS
TELEPHONE: (316) 660-3900
CONTACT: SHERIFF JEFF EASTER
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office received information concerning a male detention deputy having sexual contact with a female inmate. The Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office investigated the complaint. During the investigation, it was determined enough probable cause existed to arrest the detention deputy for eight counts of unlawful sexual relations.
The Detention Deputy, Tony LoSavio, began employment with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2017 and has been placed on an unpaid suspension.
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 Office takes pride in demonstrating these values on a daily basis. Every alleged complaint is taken seriously and is investigated thoroughly.
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Detention Deputies are not above the law and the Sheriff’s Office will always investigate, or assist in the investigation, of any crime with the due diligence that the public entrusts in us.
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