Sedgwick County DA’s Office Attorney Arrested on Federal Charges
Michael Jolstead, an attorney with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, was arrested by the FBI based on a federal indictment from Washington state.
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, November 6, 2026 —
Michael Jolstead, an attorney affiliated with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, has been arrested. The arrest was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The legal proceedings leading to Jolstead’s arrest are based on a federal indictment that originated from Washington state. Specific details regarding the nature of the charges listed in the federal indictment, the date of the indictment, or the specific jurisdiction within Washington state that issued it were not provided in the available information.
Furthermore, the specific date of Michael Jolstead’s arrest was not immediately available. Information concerning the circumstances of the arrest, including whether it was a voluntary surrender or an apprehension, was also not disclosed.
As an attorney with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, Jolstead’s role and responsibilities within the office were not detailed. The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office has not released a public statement regarding the arrest at this time.
The FBI has not publicly disclosed further information regarding the indictment or the ongoing investigation. The process following a federal indictment typically involves arraignment and further legal proceedings within the federal court system. The details of any potential arraignment or subsequent court dates have not been made public.
Information regarding the specific legal representation or defense for Michael Jolstead following his arrest was not provided. The case is proceeding based on the federal indictment from Washington state, with the FBI leading the investigation.
The lack of specific details surrounding the federal indictment, the charges, and the arrest process means that further updates will depend on official disclosures from the involved federal agencies and legal entities.
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