Wichita PD Officer Charged With More Sex Crimes
Joseph McGill worked for three years on the Wichita Police
force. In January, he was convicted of inappropriately touching two 16 year-old
girls while on the job. Today, he's charged with fondling as many as two 5
year-olds.
Capt. Brent Allred tells KAKE News the newest suspected
crime happened as much as two years ago while the girls lived with him. He will
not disclose the address.
It's believed the allegations were uncovered through McGill's
probation process for the previous crimes. Detectives found McGill at a
relative's home in Hutchinson on Tuesday.
"There could be additional charges later on,"
Allred explained, "but right now we know of possibly two victims. There
could be more, but we booked him for one count at this time."
Back in January, McGill was charged with sexual battery
while on duty as a Wichita Police Officer. After pleading guilty, he was given
probation and fired from his job. But Sedgwick County Jail records show McGill
was arrested again this past Tuesday. He's being held on suspicion of
aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Allred trusts that McGill won't be
treated any differently because of his law enforcement history.
"They put every effort and energy they have into
investigating these cases," Allred said. "I don't care who the
suspect works for or (where he) lives. It's important for us to get these
predators off the street and in jail where they belong."
Mcgill was sentenced in March to three years probation on
the previous case. If he's found guilty of the probation violation, he will be
forced to serve about four years in prison in the first case. That's on top of
what he would get if he's convicted for this new crime. He's currently being
held on $600,000 bond.