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Posted on: May 16, 2023

UPDATE: Middle School Dance Investigation

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Emporia Police Detectives continue to investigate allegations of inappropriate touching at an Emporia Middle School Dance last Friday evening.  To date, EPD has conducted 23 interviews, including an interview with the alleged suspect.  

An arrest in this case has not yet been made. Probable cause is required to make a lawful arrest.  

EPD continues to urge students and parents of EMS students to contact us if you have firsthand knowledge of this, or any past incidents of inappropriate touching. Please contact us at 620 343-4225 if you have firsthand information about this investigation.  Leave your name and phone number and a detective will contact you.    

Contact:
Capt. Lisa Hayes
620-343-4219
lhayes@emporiaks.gov

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