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

On Tuesday, police in Emporia were alerted to a suspect identified as 54-year-old Garold Markham for using social media to solicit a child, according to a media release.

Following an investigation, police arrested Markham on Wednesday afternoon at Peter Pan Park. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties of a child and electronic solicitation, according to police.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620855513676.png" alt="Markham has a previous conviction for driving while habitual violator, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Markham has a previous conviction for driving while habitual violator, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.On Tuesday, police in Emporia were alerted to a suspect identified as 54-year-old Garold Markham for using social media to solicit a child, according to a media release.Following an investigation, police arrested Markham on Wednesday afternoon at Peter Pan Park. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties of a child and electronic solicitation, according to police.

Police arrest Kan. child sex crime suspect in city park