Feb 04, 2023

Investigation leads to arrest of man for alleged child sex crimes

Posted Feb 04, 2023 2:00 AM
McMahan-photo Shawnee Co.
McMahan-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On Thursday, the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation into child sex crimes, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

They arrested 28-year-old Joshua M. McMahan. McMahan was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of electronic solicitation of a child.  The sheriff's office released no additional details.