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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Waynesville man sentenced to a decade in prison for child pornography
A Waynesville, Missouri man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography via the internet. U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips sentenced 44-year-old Michael Howard Collard to 10 years without parole.
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Polk County sex offender receives 30-year prison sentence for child pornography
A resident of Polk County, Missouri, Merle Glenn Daniels, Jr., has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison without parole for crimes related to child pornography. U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips handed Daniels, 46, a combined sentence...
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Illinois man receives 120 months in prison for stolen firearm possession
An Illinois resident, Steven Ray Dennis, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison without parole for possession of a stolen firearm.
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Crystal Kipper & Ali Kemp Memorial Award honors Tina Sutter for victim advocacy
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri has honored Tina Sutter with the Crystal Kipper & Ali Kemp Memorial Award.
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Jefferson City man sentenced for child exploitation, faces 15 years prison without parole
A Jefferson City resident, Wilbert Ballard, aged 34, received a sentence of 15 years in federal prison without the possibility of parole. U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes delivered the sentence on April 8, 2025.
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Kansas City resident admits to conspiracy to defraud banks of $90,000
A man formerly residing in Kansas City, Missouri, has admitted in federal court to engaging in a conspiracy aimed at defrauding two local banks.
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Federal indictments filed against two for illegal re-entry to the United States
Two individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal re-entry into the United States.
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Jefferson City felon indicted for illegal firearm and ammunition possession
A man from Jefferson City, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm and ammunition unlawfully.
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Man from Lee’s Summit charged with child pornography and obscene material transfer
A man from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child pornography and transferring obscene material to a minor.
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Independence woman accused of defrauding elderly victim of $1 million via Facebook
An Independence woman has been indicted following accusations of defrauding an elderly victim of over $1 million.
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Sullivan man indicted for methamphetamine and fentanyl possession with intent to distribute
A federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, has indicted Tyler Kittrell, a 38-year-old resident of Sullivan, Missouri, for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute.
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Warrensburg man sentenced to 25 years for child pornography offenses
William Aloys Wameling, Jr., a resident of Warrensburg, Missouri, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison without the possibility of parole in a federal court in Kansas City, Missouri. U.S. District Judge Greg Kays handed down the sentence...
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Arizona man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution in Missouri conspiracy
A man from Phoenix, Arizona has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in southwest Missouri.
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Kansas City resident pleads guilty to drug and firearm charges
A Kansas City resident, Roberto Rosales Gonzales, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for illegally possessing a significant amount of methamphetamine and firearms.
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Kansas City man pleads guilty to bank fraud conspiracy
A former Kansas City resident, Gerald Humphrey Jr., has admitted guilt in a federal court for his role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud against two local financial institutions.
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Kansas City man sentenced to 5 years in prison for illegal firearm possession
A Kansas City man, Darren M. Wood, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison without the possibility of parole due to illegal possession of firearms in connection with a drug trafficking offense.
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Mexican national charged with drug trafficking after Kansas City arrest
A Mexican national has been charged in a federal court following his arrest during a federal search in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S. after felony conviction
A Mexican national residing in Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court for illegally reentering the United States after a felony conviction.
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Kansas City federal grand jury indicts three for illegal re-entry
Three individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, this week for illegal re-entry into the United States after prior deportation.
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Indiana man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
A man from Hammond, Indiana, has been sentenced in federal court for illegal possession of firearms.