SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas sheriff’s deputy accused of alleged domestic violence is returning to work and no charges will be filed, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department spokesman Lt. Benjamin Blick.
On April 13, the Wichita Police Department arrested 31-year-od Deputy Tyler Brooks for alleged Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat and Domestic Violence Criminal Damage to Property stemming from an incident involving an intimate partner of the deputy with whom he shares a residence.
The Wichita Police Department fully investigated this incident. The case was presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office as well as the City of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office. Both offices declined charges.
Brooks returned to restricted duty pending the outcome of the internal investigation, which is being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit, according to Lt. Brooks.
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 sherif's deputy for alleged domestic violence.
On Tuesday, police arrested 31-year-old Tyler Brooks on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, Criminal Threat and Domestic Violence Criminal Damage to Property, according to a Lt. Benjamin Blick. He was booked into jail just before 2:30a.m. Wednesday, according to online jail records.
The requested charges stem from an incident involving an intimate partner of the deputy with whom he shares a residence.
Deputy Brooks has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 8 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 Brooks was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation, according to Blick. His initial bond was $25,000.