Sumner Sheriff: criminal investigation launched on Sedgwick Sheriff deputy for excessive force
by Darren Chambers, Sumner County Sheriff — On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, Summer County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Sedgwick County Sheriff Office about an alleged Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy using excessive force while preparing to transport an inmate from Sumner County back to Sedgwick County. This was after Sumner County jail staff witnessed what they believe to be excessive force. The alleged incident occurred on Monday, August 1, 2016.
Summer County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a criminal investigation into this alleged incident as it occurred in Sumner County.
No names are being released at this time due to the case still being under investigation. Once the detective section has completed the case it will be presented to the Sumner County Attorney as to charges.
