SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas sheriff's deputy recruit for allegedly destroying evidence.
On January 23, police arrested Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Recruit Deputy identified as 23-year-old Brand Johnson following a response to an active disturbance in east Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.
Johnson was booked on a requested charge of interference with law enforcement. The specific allegation is KSA 21-5904(a)(2): concealing, destroying or materially altering evidence with the intent to prevent or hinder the apprehension or prosecution of any person.
In addition to the criminal case, an investigation is also being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnson has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for approximately four months and has been placed on administrative leave, according to Blick.