WABAUNSEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex crimes.
On Monday, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office was alerted to possible exploitation of a child, according to a media release.
Deputies responded to investigate at a residence in the 400 Block of East Flint Hills Drive, Lake Wabaunsee. Investigators made contact with 20-year-old Derrick Yarnell Mayfield of Henderson North Carolina.
Mayfield is alleged to have flown from North Carolina to meet a young Wabaunsee County girl. Mayfield allegedly made contact with her online. Evidence discovered at the home led to Mayfield's arrest.
Mayfield is being held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties w/ child, intercourse with child, Unlawful possession of visual depiction of child and Contribute to a child's misconduct, according to online jail records.
Deputies took the child into protective custody.