Aug 08, 2023

Sheriff: Kansas man accused of chid sex crimes

Posted Aug 08, 2023 4:57 PM
Seidens-photo Shawnee Co.
Seidens-photo Shawnee Co.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating  a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On Monday, officials in Wabaunsee County were alerted to possible exploitation of a child, according to a media release from the sheriff's office.

Deputies responded to a residence in the 300 Block of Elm Street in Alta Vista and made contact with 57-year-old Kenneth Scott Seidens of Alta Vista.

Evidence on scene led deputies to arrest him on requested charges of  aggravated sexual battery, aggravated criminal sodomy and contributing to a child's misconduct. Deputies booked Seidens into jail just after 12:30a.m. Tuesday, according to online jail records.

The child was made safe, according to the sheriff's office.