WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Sedgwick County Sheriff's detention deputy accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate has been arrested, authorities in Kansas said.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday the arrest of Deputy Tony LoSavio. The department received a tip Tuesday about the relationship, a news release said, and an initial investigation led officers to arrest LoSavio on suspicion of having unlawful sexual relations with a woman being held at the jail.

He faces eight counts and has been placed on unpaid suspension, the release said.

LoSavio has been employed...