Sex Crimes — Erie, KS — reported 2026-07-14
SUMMARY
Richard V. Mitchell, 63, is facing federal charges after authorities alleged he attempted to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity while being a registered sex offender.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Sex Crimes
- Location: Erie, KS
- Date reported: 2026-07-14
- Suspect: age 63
- Status: arrest/charge
REPORTED DETAILS
- Richard V. Mitchell, 63, made his initial appearance in federal court on a two-count criminal complaint.
- Court records also state that Mitchell is a registered sex offender in the state of Kansas.
- Federal officials emphasized that the criminal complaint contains allegations only.
- The charges are not evidence of guilt, and prosecutors must present supporting evidence before a federal trial jury
- Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maureen A. Brackett and Kelly Collins are prosecuting the case.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation.