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Governor Parson Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff at all Government Buildings in Honor of Sergeant Colin Arslanbas
Governor Mike Parson has issued an order for U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Missouri in honor of Sergeant Colin Arslanbas, a United States Marine who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 4, 2024, as a mark of respect for the fallen hero.Sergeant Arslanbas, assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Alpha Company, was remembered by Governor Parson as a dedicated individual who had earned several commendation medals and had risen to the rank of...
KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy That Resulted in Overdose Death
A Kansas City man, Dmitry Cattell, has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to an overdose death. U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips handed down the sentence on Thursday, May 2. Cattell pleaded guilty to several charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and possession of a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.During the sentencing hearing, evidence was presented regarding the delivery of fentanyl by Cattell, which tragically resulted in the death of an individual on May 18, 2020....