A corrections officer with the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office has been charged with one count of rape in Wyandotte County, and he has now been placed on leave while the case moves forward. Jay Von Labrey Simmons is accused in connection with an incident that authorities say happened in Edwardsville, Kansas, on or around August 1, 2026.
According to kctv5.com, the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office said Simmons faces the single rape count tied to the Edwardsville incident. The same report confirms that Simmons has been placed on leave as the case proceeds.
Charge Filed Through Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office
The charge against Simmons was filed by the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office, which announced that he faces one count of rape, per FOX4KC.com. At the time of the alleged incident, Simmons was working as a corrections officer for the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office, the DA’s office said.
The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office placed Simmons on administrative leave following the announcement from the DA’s office, according to the same report from FOX4KC.com. FOX4KC.com says it has contacted the sheriff’s office for comment and is still awaiting a response.
What Remains Unknown
Court records that would typically detail the specific allegations behind the charge, such as a criminal complaint or probable-cause affidavit, were not available in the reporting reviewed for this story. Details about Simmons’s bail status, any arraignment, or how he is pleading have likewise not been confirmed in the available coverage.
It also isn’t clear how long Simmons’s leave from the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office will last or under what terms. Readers seeking updates on the case’s procedural status can check Kansas District Court Records directly, and Kansas’s rape statute can be reviewed via the Kansas State Legislature.
