SEDGWICK COUNTY — A former Kansas sheriff's office detective accused of felony crimes was back in court Friday.
During a preliminary hearing, Sedgwick County Judge Kevin Smith determined there was enough evidence for 57-year-old Shawn McMahon to stand trial on accusations he failed to thoroughly investigate criminal complaints with the Exploited and Missing Children’s Unit in Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
In December 2024, the Wichita Police Department was requested to investigate McMahon's conduct with the Exploited and Missing Children’s Unit. He served on a task force investigating internet crimes involving children.
Investigators from the Wichita Police Department’s Advanced Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) carried out the investigation, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.
McMahon is due back in court August 13, according to the district attorney's office. He was place on leave from Wichita Police in July 2025.