Aug 17, 2022

Former Kansas police officer accused of serial sexual assault

Posted Aug 17, 2022 10:02 PM
Allen-photo Reno Co.
Allen-photo Reno Co.

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a former Hutchinson police officer for serial sexual assault.

Todd Wade Allen, 51, is being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility on a bond of $250,000.

The requested charges filed with the Reno Co. District Attorney include five counts of rape, two counts of kidnapping, nine counts of aggravated sexual battery and five counts of breach of privacy that date back to 2012.

The arrest is connected to a string of sexual assaults and prowler calls including several sexual assaults in Carey Park. According to Chief Jeff Hooper the attacks happened while Allen was with the force.