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Five indicted in Missouri for roles in drug-trafficking conspiracy

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

Three residents of southwest Missouri are among five defendants indicted for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy. Federal agents seized 16 kilograms of cocaine while arresting two co-defendants in Texas. The individuals involved include Mario Jose Castillo, 55, of Springfield, Mo.; Christhian Eduardo Cruz-Pineda, 22, a citizen of Honduras residing in Springfield; Johnathan David Emerson, 47, a resident of Willard, Mo.; and Bryan Ramirez-Aguero, 33, a citizen of Honduras, and Erika Martinez Hernandez, 40, a citizen of Mexico both residing in Grand Prairie, Texas.

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Missouri business owner sentenced for tax evasion totaling over $600k

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Daniel Alan Ryan, a business owner from Platte Woods, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today for failing to pay over $600,000 in federal income taxes spanning several years.

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Missouri officers honored during National Police Week 2024

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

In recognition of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore has paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. The week-long commemoration will run from Saturday, May 11 through Friday, May 17, 2024.

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Former Boone County man indicted for child pornography production

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A former Boone County, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for using a 9-year-old victim to produce child pornography. Emrah Eymez, 38, who currently resides in Lafayette, Indiana, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City, Mo. The indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Eymez on April 17, 2024.

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Former sheriff's deputy faces additional child pornography charges

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Darrin Marshall Skinner, a former Camden County, Mo., sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer previously charged with distributing child pornography, was indicted by a federal grand jury today on additional related charges. The 49-year-old was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City. This indictment replaces a criminal complaint filed against Skinner on Thursday, May 9, and includes additional charges.

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Springfield sex offender sentenced to 15 years for child pornography

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

A registered sex offender from Springfield, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today for receiving child pornography. The illegal material was discovered on his cell phone during an investigation into threats he made to a sheriff’s department employee.

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Joplin man indicted for alleged production of child pornography

By KC Reporter | May 14, 2024

A Joplin, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly exploiting two children to produce child pornography. Russell Myers, 44, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by the grand jury in Springfield, Missouri.

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MO Health Care Reform Group: Federal drug program’s ‘lack of oversight is allowing bad actors to charge patients higher prices’

By KC Reporter | May 13, 2024

The head of Patients Come First - Missouri (PCF-MO) said there is “growing concern” that the 340b federal drug discount program isn’t passing along drug savings to Kanas City-area patients.

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Missouri business owner sentenced for CARES Act fraud

By KC Reporter | May 13, 2024

In Jefferson City, Missouri, a business owner from Kingdom City has been sentenced in federal court for fraudulently obtaining over $673,000 in loans intended for several businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the KC Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Former sheriff's deputy charged with distributing child pornography

By KC Reporter | May 10, 2024

A former deputy sheriff and school resource officer from Camden County, Missouri, has been charged in federal court with distributing child pornography. Darrin Marshall Skinner, 49, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Jefferson City, Missouri, on Thursday, May 9.

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Governor Parson to promote Missouri during trade mission to Italy

By KC Reporter | May 10, 2024

From May 18 to 25, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will embark on an international Trade Mission to Italy. Italy is a significant source of foreign direct investment for Missouri and a key trade partner, with exports exceeding $169 million in 2023.

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Missouri Governor signs HB 2634 prohibiting public funds to abortion providers

By KC Reporter | May 9, 2024

In a recent development at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed HB 2634 into law. This legislation is set to extend the current prohibition on public funds being used for abortions in Missouri. Under the new law, taxpayer money will be prevented from reaching any abortion providers or their affiliates within the state.

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Amalgamation decreed for Mission of Saint Aloysius and Saint Munchin Parish

By KC Reporter | May 9, 2024

The Mission of Saint Aloysius in Maysville is set to amalgamate with the Saint Munchin Parish in Cameron, as decreed by the Bishop of Kansas City – St. Joseph, Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr.

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Former bank VP pleads guilty to $1.5 million fraud scheme

By KC Reporter | May 9, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Stacia Wilson, a former vice president of St. Clair County State Bank in Osceola, Mo., pleaded guilty in federal court today to embezzling over $1.5 million from the bank.

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Kansas City father and son indicted for illegal firearms trafficking

By KC Reporter | May 9, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A father and son from Kansas City, Mo., have been indicted by a federal grand jury for unlicensed firearm sales, illegal possession of firearms, and drug trafficking. Nathan Caldwell, Sr., 52, also known as “Prince Bossalinie,” and Nathan Caldwell, Jr., 32, were charged in a 29-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on Tuesday, May 7. The indictment was unsealed and made public upon their arrest and initial court appearances.

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Missouri governor signs bill expanding MOBUCK$ program funding

By KC Reporter | May 9, 2024

During a signing ceremony at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Governor Mike Parson enacted House Bill 1803. This bill raises the total amount of state funds that the State Treasurer can invest into the MOBUCK$ program from $800 million to $1.2 billion annually. Governor Parson was accompanied by State Treasurer Vivek Malek, representatives from Missouri's agriculture advocacy groups, and members of the Missouri Bankers Association during this significant event.

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KC Man Indicted for Producing Child Pornography

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

A Kansas City man has been indicted for producing child pornography that depicted the sexual assault of a 3-year-old victim. Michael Adden, 26, faces multiple charges including producing, attempting to produce, distributing, and possessing child pornography.

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Springfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Heroin Conspiracy

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

A Springfield, Missouri man, James D. Elbert, 42, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute heroin in Greene County. The sentence was handed down by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Elbert pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin on July 5, 2023, admitting to distributing at least 100 grams of heroin in Greene County between October 2, 2015, and November 13, 2017. He acknowledged selling a total of 6.86 grams of heroin to an undercover informant on three separate occasions in...

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Missouri Governor Signs Law to Support Border Security Mission with Texas National Guard Soldiers

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

Governor Parson Signs HB 2016 into Law While Visiting Missouri National Guard Soldiers Deployed to Southern Border in Texas