SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested May 29 for alleged domestic violence, disorderly conduct will not face charges in the case, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department spokesperson Lt. Benjamin Blick.
The arrest was from incident involving Deputy Clayton Blackwood's domestic partner and was fully investigated and presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for charging considerations.
The District Attorney’s Office declined to pursue charges. Deputy Clayton Blackwood returned to restricted duty pending the outcome of the internal investigation, which will be handled by the Professional Standards Unit.
While on restricted duty, deputies under investigation for a serious policy violation do not have contact with the public.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy for alleged domestic violence.
On Saturday, police arrested 36-year-old Deputy Clayton Blackwood for misdemeanor Domestic Violence Disorderly Conduct, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick. The charge stems from an incident involving the deputy’s domestic partner identified as 34-year-old Ashley Blackwood who was also arrested.
When probable cause exists to support the elements of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense, an arrest is mandatory under Kansas law.
Deputy Blackwood, has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 5 years. In addition to the criminal case, the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is also conducting an investigation.
Following the arrest, Deputy Blackwood was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation, according to Blick.