Recovered/Located KS - Deputy Derick Chandler, 29, Sedgwick County, 12 August 2019 *extradited from Hungary*

[modesty blaise]

So technically is he still considered "missing"?

 

[MissMalowe]

Couple questions:

I feel a bit naive asking this, but why would one planning to join the French Foreign Legion fly into Istanbul?

(And who gave that info I wonder? Was it credible or just a possibility they came up with on their own?)

According to reports from LE, he took all of his weapons (guns) with him prior to leaving Kansas. Did he sell them prior to flying out? What are the procedures for gun ownership/travel in regards to the place(s) he was heading? I don't imagine being LE not on official business or simply having a FOID card means you can bring your guns anywhere outside the US, or does it?

 

[Coppertop15]

This case feels like it was written by several different authors who did not consult each other.

 

[?mysterian?]

Sedgwick Co. Sheriff's Office: Deputy linked to felony investigation flew to Istanbul

From the article:

<snip>"The sheriff's office reports finding Deputy Derick Chandler's equipment on his patrol car after the deputy didn't report for work last Monday. Sedgwick County Sheriff's Lt. Tim Myers confirms Chandler flew out of Houston, taking a direct flight to Istanbul.

The sheriff's office has this information from a hit on Chandler's passport, Myers confirms."<snip>

 

[GraceG]

Couple questions:

I feel a bit naive asking this, but why would one planning to join the French Foreign Legion fly into Istanbul?

(And who gave that info I wonder? Was it credible or just a possibility they came up with on their own?)

According to reports from LE, he took all of his weapons (guns) with him prior to leaving Kansas. Did he sell them prior to flying out? What are the procedures for gun ownership/travel in regards to the place(s) he was heading? I don't imagine being LE not on official business or simply having a FOID card means you can bring your guns anywhere outside the US, or does it?

Most cities and states in the US do not require a FOID (firearm owner id) card. Chicago is the only place I've had to get one. For him to just check a firearm and fly he'd have to be a Turkish citizen with a concealed carry permit. Otherwise, in most countries in Europe and surrounding countries, the request to bring a firearm into the country goes through the consulate and that can take MONTHS. It sounds like he left with little planning.

 

[azure]

Well we know he's as guilty as can be, IMO, because he wouldn't have fled if not. I hope he's captured and extradited quickly. I also hope that the 13 year old is doing ok after his abhorrent acts.

 

[quidnunc247]

Chandler left behind a wife and five children. His mother-in-law, Debic Brown, spoke with CrimeOnline and confirmed that her daughter and Chandler have two children together. Her daughter has two children from a previous relationship and also adopted Chandler’s 9-year-old daughter.

According to family and friends, the missing deputy emptied the couple’s bank account before fleeing the country. His wife works a part-time job and has been left to figure out how to pay the mortgage, car payments and other bills on her own.

Deputy flees country while under investigation for sex crime involving a minor: Police

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 21, 2019
Deputy flees country while under investigation for sex crime involving a minor: Police
[…]

Chandler left behind a wife and five children. His mother-in-law, DB, spoke with CrimeOnline and confirmed that her daughter and Chandler have two children together. Her daughter has two children from a previous relationship and also adopted Chandler’s 9-year-old daughter.

According to family and friends, the missing deputy emptied the couple’s bank account before fleeing the country. His wife works a part-time job and has been left to figure out how to pay the mortgage, car payments and other bills on her own.

Brown has been overwhelmed with the community support for her daughter and grandchildren. Donations of school supplies and clothes for the children have been received.

Chayse Easterly, a family friend of the Chandlers, admits he “never saw it coming.” He is in the early stages of planning a motorcycle donation ride as a fundraiser for the family.

[…]

Deputy Chandler’s mother-in-law summed up the whole situation as “a horrific nightmare.”

[...]

 

[Trinitee]

What a jerk!

 

[TatianaBarbie]

This terrible situation keeps getting worse, and we don't even know the extent of the trauma of the victim and their family that was caused by Mr. Chandler's alleged crimes.

 

[PommyMommy]

What a jerk!

Agreed. I can't imagine the hurt, the shock, and the horror his family must be suffering, and somehow while his wife is figuring out how to make it financially, she also has to explain his absence to FIVE children who are undoubtedly wondering where "Daddy" is. I hope they find him soon.

This terrible situation keeps getting worse, and we don't even know the extent of the trauma of the victim and their family that was caused by Mr. Chandler's alleged crimes.

Or if there are any more victims. MOO

 

[MissMalowe]

Wow.
My heart really goes out to his wife. She was left with no money, had her 2 kids, their 2 kids and his 1 kid with a previous woman and now she's left to raise them on her own?! As you said above, those 5 kids are certainly asking about him....that has to be very difficult to try to explain to your children. Not to mention the entire situation must be very embarrassing for her.
I'm glad her community is helping her out!

 

[GraceG]

Couple questions:

I feel a bit naive asking this, but why would one planning to join the French Foreign Legion fly into Istanbul?

(And who gave that info I wonder? Was it credible or just a possibility they came up with on their own?)

According to reports from LE, he took all of his weapons (guns) with him prior to leaving Kansas. Did he sell them prior to flying out? What are the procedures for gun ownership/travel in regards to the place(s) he was heading? I don't imagine being LE not on official business or simply having a FOID card means you can bring your guns anywhere outside the US, or does it?

This guy is not very bright. The only way you can enlist in the French Foreign Legion is to go to one of their recruiting centers in France. The Foreign legion does not facilitate any administrative steps taken by applicants to obtain a visa or a residence permit in France.

 

[azure]

Couple questions:

I feel a bit naive asking this, but why would one planning to join the French Foreign Legion fly into Istanbul?

Turkey also has an extradition treaty with the US, so it really doesn't make sense on any level.

 

[MissMalowe]

Bumping.
Any updates? I take it this guy is still on the run/possibly overseas?

 

[PommyMommy]

Bumping.
Any updates? I take it this guy is still on the run/possibly overseas?

I haven't seen anything. The last update from the Sheriff was that they were no longer asking for the public's help as it was determined that he was outside the U.S. MOO

 

[YaYa_521]

https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/former-sedgwick-county-sheriff-deputy-charged-with-five-counts-of-sex-crimes-involving-underage-female/

Posted: Apr 15, 2020 / 05:26 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 16, 2020 / 08:43 AM CDT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – New details released Wednesday on former Sedgwick County Sheriff Deputy Derick Chandler, who went missing while he was under investigation last year.

charged with five counts pertaining to ‘sexual misconduct with an underage female,’

Former Sedgwick County sheriff's deputy charged with child sex crimes
Wednesday, April 15th 2020, 4:30 PM CDT

According to the Turkey International Extradition Treaty with the United States, the two countries are to provide for mutual assistance in criminal matters. Chandler was not charged at the time, so the Turkish government had no obligation to turn him over.

 

[FrostOwl]

I wonder if DC tried to get to France, and the French Legion, or if he disappeared to some other country near Turkey? I would guess there are Christian militia fighting the ISIL/ISIS that wouldn't ask any questions of someone who wanted to join their fight, or if he got in contact with the wrong group, and got killed.

 

[YaYa_521]

So technically is he still considered "missing"?

Bumping.
Any updates? I take it this guy is still on the run/possibly overseas?

I wonder if DC tried to get to France, and the French Legion, or if he disappeared to some other country near Turkey? I would guess there are Christian militia fighting the ISIL/ISIS that wouldn't ask any questions of someone who wanted to join their fight, or if he got in contact with the wrong group, and got killed.

Derick Chandler charged with 5 counts of ‘sexual misconduct with underage female,’ remains at large in Europe | Sumner NewsCow
Former Sedgwick County sheriff's deputy charged with child sex crimes

BBM
Wednesday, April 15th 2020, 4:30 PM CDT

The charges stem from an August investigation into the alleged misconduct of Chandler, 29, 0f Wellington, who is believed to be in Europe at large. In August, he was believed to have gone to Istanbul, Turkey where he joined the French Foreign Legion.

In August, Chandler fled Wellington in a 2015 Dodge Charger from out-of-state and was eventually retrieved in Texas. He allegedly flew from Dallas to Houston and then Istanbul. Since then, authorities are not so sure he remained in Turkey.

Wellington Police Chief Tracy Heath told Sumner Newscow in August:

“From an investigation standpoint, I have not found anything that leads one to believe he was going to that location for employment or vacation. If he is indeed in that location, Turkey, then there is no other reason for him to be there, other than to avoid prosecution.”

 

[YaYa_521]

But then there's this...

UPDATE 8/14/2019 - Chandler - Missing Person and Wanted for Questioning | Sedgwick County, Kansas

UPDATE 8/14/2019 - Chandler - Missing Person and Wanted for Questioning
Update 8/14/2019

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is no longer seeking the public’s help in locating Deputy Derik A. Chandler or his vehicle. Chandler’s location has been determined to be outside of the United States of America. We appreciate the assistance from the media and the citizens of Sedgwick County.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing any further information regarding Chandler at this time.
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IMO, technically this WS thread may need to be moved to the "Located" forum.