U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri
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Columbia man indicted for firearm possession after felony conviction
A Columbia, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing a firearm following a prior felony conviction.
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Kansas City man receives over three years for possessing and transferring machinegun switches
A Kansas City, Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for possession and transfer of machineguns, including machine gun conversion devices known as "switches."
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Independence elementary teacher indicted on additional federal child pornography charges
An elementary school teacher from Independence, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple child pornography charges.
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Springfield man receives over 32-year sentence for role in major drug trafficking scheme
A Springfield, Missouri man has been sentenced to over 32 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Independence residents indicted on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges
Two residents of Independence, Missouri, April Henderson, 46, and Donnell Timley, 51, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
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Illinois man indicted for smuggling methamphetamine through Kansas City by train
A man from Chicago has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly transporting 3.5 kilograms of methamphetamine through Kansas City on a train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago.
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Kansas City man indicted for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession
A Kansas City, Kansas man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
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Pagan’s Motorcycle Club member pleads guilty to violent assault tied to racketeering
A member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club has admitted to participating in an assault against a rival motorcycle club member.
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Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after multiple deportations
A Mexican national has admitted in federal court to reentering the United States after being deported.
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Independence woman pleads guilty to role in national fraud scheme
An Independence, Missouri woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a fraud scheme that targeted the U.S. Small Business Administration and several state governments.
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Kansas City woman pleads guilty to fraud schemes involving bank loans and tax returns
A Kansas City woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to involvement in two separate fraudulent schemes, including making false statements to a financial institution and preparing fraudulent tax returns.
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Mexican national pleads guilty in Missouri for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens
A Mexican national has admitted guilt in a federal court to conspiracy to transport illegal aliens.
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Kansas City woman admits to stealing over $800K with fraudulent check scheme
A Kansas City woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to her role in a bank fraud scheme involving a stolen and altered check.
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North Kansas City man indicted for allegedly aiming laser pointer at aircraft
A North Kansas City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft.
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Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry after multiple deportations
A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to re-entering the United States after previously being deported multiple times.
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Branson man pleads guilty in federal court to tax evasion charges
A Branson, Missouri resident has admitted in federal court to evading taxes totaling more than $825,000 over an 11-year period.
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Fredericktown man faces federal charge for alleged attempt to buy firearm while facing felonies
A Fredericktown, Missouri man appeared in federal court after being indicted for attempting to purchase a firearm while facing felony charges.
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Mexican national charged with meth trafficking after large seizure in Kansas City
A Mexican national has been charged in Kansas City, Missouri, with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and five counts of distribution.
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Leeton man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession
A Leeton, Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing a firearm.
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Chicago man admits role in wire fraud scheme targeting U.S. service members
A Chicago man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a scheme that targeted United States service members with wire fraud.