Wichita police announced Friday that an arrest has been made in a multi-agency investigation, involving a Wichita minor.
In a news release, police said that around 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Michael Taylor, 46, of Ohio was booked into the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility on a Federal hold.
His arrest stems from a multi-agency investigation involving the Wichita Police Department, Wichita State University Police Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Investigators learned that Taylor had traveled to Wichita from Ohio on March 22nd to meet with a girl, 15. Taylor and the girl had been communicating on an internet platform and agreed to meet in Wichita at a local hotel. The mother of the teen contacted Wichita State University police upon realizing that the child was missing.
Wichita State Police conducted a check, at which point the child was located on the campus of Wichita State University, accompanied by Taylor. After being located, Taylor was taken into custody. Wichita State University Police Officers transported both to the Exploited and Missing Child Unit for interviews.
At the time of the incident, it was determined that there was no relationship between Wichita State University and either of the persons involved. At no time was there any threat to the campus community.
The investigation revealed that Taylor had engaged in unlawful sexual activity, and numerous electronic devices were seized from Taylor's hotel room. Further investigation is ongoing into multiple violations of state and federal law.
The FBI is currently investigating with the assistance of the previously mentioned agencies. The case has been turned over to the United States Attorney's Office.
