May 31, 2023

Students accused of false reports of incident at Kan. school dance

Posted May 31, 2023 11:00 AM
The Emporia Police Department thanked USD 253 for their cooperation in this investigation.-Google image
The Emporia Police Department thanked USD 253 for their cooperation in this investigation.-Google image

LYON COUNTY —Detectives investigating alleged inappropriate touching of students by an adult at a middle school dance in Emporia on May 12, are near the completion of their work on the case, according to Police Captain Lisa Hayes.

Over 30 interviews have been conducted and several days were spent reviewing videos from inside the school.

All alleged victims, their parents or guardians were given the opportunity to view the video footage with a detective at the Emporia Police Department.

The investigation has revealed no probable cause to believe any adult(s) intentionally touched any students in an inappropriate manner. Probable cause has been established, however, to believe 4 juveniles made false reports to the Emporia Police Department regarding this incident. 

Police intend to propose to the Lyon County Attorney’s Office, the 4 juveniles be formally charged with Falsely Reporting a Crime.

The Emporia Police Department also thanked USD 253 for their cooperation in this investigation.

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LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged inappropriate touching by an adult at a middle school dance in Emporia on Friday, according to Police Captain Lisa Hayes.

Police have conducted interviews and are reviewing security video from inside the school, according to Hayes.  USD 253 Emporia and the alleged suspect have been cooperative with the investigation.

Police expect to conduct additional interviews and ask those with 'firsthand' information and directly witnessed the incident to contact them at 620-343-4225.