Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office: Detention Deputy Assault 07.14.21

Press release from the Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office:

July 14, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE                                      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:                                                            July 14, 2021

AGENCY:                                                      SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION:                                                  WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE:                                                (316) 660-0900

CONTACT:                                                    CAPTAIN CODY ALEXANDER

On July 13, 2021, a Sedgwick County Detention Deputy was assaulted in the Detention Facility. The deputy was transported to the hospital for treatment.

At approximately 2:40 a.m., a deputy was attempting to get an inmate to return to their cell after being let out to shower. The inmate involved is currently on Administrative Segregation due to repeated disciplinary issues within the Detention Facility. When instructed to return to his cell, the inmate became aggressive and made threatening comments to the deputy. The deputy called for extra assistance and continued attempts to get him to return to his cell.

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