Sedgwick County jailer arrested; accused of sex with inmate

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A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s detention deputy accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate has been arrested.

The Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Deputy Tony LoSavio. The department received a tip Tuesday about the relationship, according to a news release, and an initial investigation led officers to arrest LoSavio on suspicion of having unlawful sexual relations with a woman being held at the jail.

He faces eight counts, and has been placed on unpaid suspension.

LoSavio has been employed by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for four years.