WAKEENEY — On Wednesday, Eric Clayville, Goodland, was charged by the Trego County Attorney’s Office for aggravated indecent solicitation of a child (child under 14).

The charge stems from an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred near the WaKeeney public swimming pool on June 26 at approximately 5 p.m.

The WaKeeney Police Department received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious incident that occurred at the pool Tuesday involving the caller’s daughter.

According to the WaKeeney Police Department, Clayville allegedly stopped his vehicle next to the caller’s daughter to offer her a ride home. Luckily, the girl was uneasy enough to decline the offer and Chief Garza was made aware, according to a news release posted by the WPD. Garza immediately headed to the location of the incident and contacted the Trego County Sheriff’s Office, as well as Kansas Highway Patrol who were able to make contact with the vehicle and escorted the suspect back to the WaKeeney Law Enforcement Center. The individual was then interviewed by Chief Garza where it was found that Clayville was a registered sex offender, the police department reported.

Clayville appeared before District Magistrate Judge Richard Flax for a first appearance on June 27. The defendant is being held in the Trego County jail on a probation violation, as well as the new charge.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, contact the WaKeeney Police Department at 785-743-5711.

“Please keep in mind that the arrest and charging of an individual is merely an allegation of criminal wrongdoing. All defendants maintain a presumption of innocence unless or until proven guilty in court of law,” the Trego County Attorney’s Office said in a news release.