MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
SEDGWICK, Kan. — A Sedgwick woman has been arrested in connection with an attempted aggravated kidnapping that occurred the evening of April 15, authorities said.
According to the Sedgwick Police Department, officers responded to reports that a woman had attempted to forcibly remove a child from a practice field located at 400 W. 4th St. at approximately 6:40 p.m. Witnesses said the woman stated her intent to take the child from the school property. Two supervising adults intervened and were able to separate the woman from the child.
The incident was reported to law enforcement on April 16. Following an investigation and consultation with the Harvey County Attorney’s Office, a 37-year-old Sedgwick resident was taken into custody and formally charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping, a felony.
The suspect is currently being held at the Harvey County Detention Center and is awaiting an initial court appearance.
To protect the privacy of the child and the integrity of the investigation, no further details about the victim have been released.
“We take these incidents extremely seriously, and I want to commend Officer Harmon for his diligent investigation,” said Sedgwick Police Chief Bryan L Hall. “Our priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of every member of this community.”