SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a Sedgwick County Assistant District Attorney Friday morning on an arrest warrant “for a federal indictment from the State of Washington,” according to a press release from the DA's office.
Michael Jolstead, a 40-year-old from Wichita, was booked into Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility and is no longer employed with the DA’s Office as of Friday morning. He was later moved to the Butler County Jail.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Jolstead is facing five charges related to child pornography and attempted online enticement of a minor.
Jolstead formerly worked as a senior public defender in Spokane County
“He had been employed by the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney since June 29, 2026, and completed the standard pre-employment background check required for the position. In addition, Jolstead satisfied the character and fitness requirements associated with admission to practice law in Kansas through the Kansas Bar admission process,” according to a press release.
“The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office takes transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct seriously. When concerns arise involving any employee, our office addresses them promptly and through the appropriate processes,” Lyndsee Stover, public information officer for the DA’s office wrote. “The actions of any one individual do not define the values or work of this office. We remain committed to upholding the law, meeting the highest professional standards, and serving the community with integrity.”