Kansas corrections supervisor arrested on felony charges

This story has been updated:

NORTON, Kan. (KSNW) – A Norton Correctional Facility corrections supervisor has been arrested on a warrant from Nebraska.

The supervisor was taken into custody Wednesday. He is in the Norton County Jail awaiting extradition on 3 counts of sex trafficking a minor, 8 counts of enticement by electronic communication device, and 3 counts of sexual assault; use of electronic communication device.

Grand Island Nebraska Police Captain Dean Elliott tells KSN News that the investigation began in April. The department operates an undercover social media account where an officer posses as a 13-year-old girl. Elliott says the corrections officer began contacting the account, messaging with the fake account.

The messages were sexual in nature, with him allegedly sending nude photos of himself and asking for photos and videos from the officer posing as a teen. The suspect allegedly made plans to travel to Grand Island to meet the teen.

The exchange took place over the course of about 2 and a half weeks according to Captain Elliott. During time, Grand Island police gathered evidence, including the suspect’s identity, and other information.

Elliott says they obtained an arrest warrant, and a search warrant for the suspect’s home, and then traveled to Norton. Working with local law enforcement, the officer was taken into custody and evidence from inside his home was collected.

Captain Elliott tells KSN News that depending on if the suspect fights extradition or not, he could be brought to Nebraska to face charges next week. The Kansas Department of Corrections tells KSN News that he is currently on administrative leave and indicated his employment will likely be terminated.

It is KSN News policy not to identify suspects until they have been formally charged with a felony.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSN-TV.