Jan 09, 2022

Kan. jail deputy allegedly brought contraband into the jail

Posted Jan 09, 2022 7:00 PM
Gilbert photo Sedgwick Co. Jail
Gilbert photo Sedgwick Co. Jail

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Throughout this week, law enforcement authorities received information concerning a Sedgwick County detention deputy bringing contraband into the jail, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

The detectives assigned to the case discovered the 21-year-old detention deputy Andrew Gilbert was involved in trafficking contraband.

Due to the allegations and evidence ascertained, it was determined enough probable cause existed to arrest him for trafficking contraband. Additional charges could be applied, depending on the results of the ongoing investigation.

Gilbert began employment with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in June of 2019. On Friday he was placed on suspension without pay and was no longer in custody, according to online jail records.