On January 28th, 2023 a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office supervisor was arrested by the Maize Police Department for misdemeanor traffic offenses including driving under the influence.
Lieutenant Richard Gerdsen was operating his personally owned vehicle while off duty when the incident occurred. Lt. Gerdsen has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 17 years.
Lt. Gerdsen has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of an 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.
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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