Prosecutors charge a 27-year-old Wichita police officer with aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery.
Officer Joseph McGill appeared in a Sedgwick County courtroom Wednesday afternoon. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon.
The charges stem from two separate incidents. The first allegedly happened in November of last year. Police Chief Norman Williams would not elaborate on the circumstances during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
Police say they were investigating what happened when another incident took place early Sunday morning. Williams says both cases involved inappropriate touching. McGill was on-duty during both incidents.
“The Wichita Police Department has an obligation and responsibility to investigate alleged crimes in our community,” Williams said. “Maintaining public safety and the public’s trust are the highest priorities for this department.”
McGill has been suspended without pay. There are currently two Protection From Abuse orders against him.
Bond has been set at $25,000. McGill's next court appearance will be March 16.
