SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas jail deputy for alleged sex crimes.
On Monday the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department arrested 30-year-old deputy Timothy Baskerville on requested charges that include 8 counts unlawful sexual relations with an inmate, according to Sgt. Tim Myers.
There are two victims in this case that are currently housed in the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility. The time frame of the alleged crime is from April 23 to June 1, according to Myers.
An inmate reported an incident to deputies on June 25. Baskerville was immediately placed on leave. During the course of the investigation it was discovered a second inmate had also been a victim of unwarranted advances. The specific allegations are kissing and fondling.
Baskerville, has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office for 17 months.
In addition to the criminal case, an investigation is also being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.
The Kansas State Statute reads as follows: KS 21-5512 (a) “Unlawful sexual relations is engaging in consensual sexual intercourse, lewd fondling or toughing, or sodomy with a person who is not married to the offender if: (3) the offender is a law enforcement officer, an employee of a jail, or the employee of a contractor who is under contract to provide services in a jail and the person with whom the offender is engaging in consensual sexual intercourse, lewd fondling or touching, or sodomy is a person 16 years of age or older who is confined to such jail.”