Crime & Courts

Sedgwick County Jail deputy arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Derby

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A Sedgwick County Jail deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Thursday night in Derby, according to a news release from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

Aaron Burr, who has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office since January 2022, “will remain fulfilling his job duties while he goes through the legal process,” the news release says.

“At the conclusion of the legal process, an internal investigation with our Professional Standards Unit will be conducted.”

The Sheriff’s Office said Burr was driving his personal vehicle and was off duty when he was arrested. He was arrested by the Derby Police Department and was “not acting in any official capacity at the time,” the Sheriff’s Office said.

This story was originally published March 31, 2023 at 11:42 AM.

Amy Renee Leiker
The Wichita Eagle
Amy Renee Leiker has been reporting for The Wichita Eagle since 2010. She covers crime, courts and breaking news and updates the newspaper’s online databases. She’s a mom of three and loves to read in her non-work time. Reach her at 316-268-6644 or at aleiker@wichitaeagle.com.
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