Update 8/14/2019
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is no longer seeking the public’s help in locating Deputy Derik A. Chandler or his vehicle. Chandler’s location has been determined to be outside of the United States of America. We appreciate the assistance from the media and the citizens of Sedgwick County.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing any further information regarding Chandler at this time.
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The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Deputy Derick A. Chandler, a white male, 29 years of age. Chandler went missing yesterday after being identified as a suspect in a case jointly investigated by the Wellington Police Department and the Summer County Sheriff’s Office. Chandler is listed as a missing person and is wanted for questioning in a felony investigation. We believe he may be a harm to himself or others.
Chandler was possible seen early Monday morning, August 12, 2019, in Wichita driving a 2015 Dodge Charger, white in color with a black stripe. There is a 60-day temporary tag on the vehicle.
If anyone sees him, citizens should call 911 and report the location to their local law enforcement agency. Citizens should not take any action themselves.
Questions concerning the criminal investigation will be referred to the Wellington Police Department and the Summer County Sheriff’s Office.