Investigation by Fall River Police results in arrest warrant for Deputy Sheriff in Kansas concerning inappropriate relationship with juvenile

An investigation by the Fall River Police Department has led to an arrest warrant issued by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Kansas, on April 28th, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Fall River Police Department. The Fall River Police Department advised that they were working on a case that involved a Deputy Sheriff who was employed by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. They were notified that their case involved an alleged inappropriate relationship between the deputy and the juvenile victim, who resides in Massachusetts. The Fall River Police Department was requesting assistance from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in furthering the investigation.

Detectives from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office verified the validity of this information. A request was then made for assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, due to the deputy being employed with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation was completed in conjunction with the Cherokee County Sherriff’s Office, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts.

The deputy was immediately placed on administrative leave pending an internal and criminal investigation. The deputy has since resigned from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

On May 9th, an arrest warrant was issued for 24-year-old Garrett Gayoso of Baxter Springs Kansas, by the Bristol County Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office for the charge of Obscene Material.

On May 13th, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that the warrant was entered into the national law enforcement database with nationwide extradition. Efforts were made to contact Gayoso and take him into custody; however, he was not located. They were later contacted by his attorney, who advised that plans have been made for Gayoso to surrender himself to law enforcement authorities in Massachusetts.