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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Attorney General appoints R. Matthew Price as U.S. attorney for Western District of Missouri
R. Matthew Price has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, according to an announcement made by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on August 1.
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Kansas City man sentenced to 40 years for fatal fentanyl distribution
A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison without parole for distributing fentanyl that led to three overdose deaths in Belton and Raymore, Missouri.
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Two women charged with meth possession following Kansas City traffic stop
Two women were charged in federal court for allegedly possessing with intent to distribute approximately 13 pounds of methamphetamine.
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Federal grand jury indicts three individuals on drug trafficking and exploitation charges
A federal grand jury in Jefferson City, Missouri, has returned indictments against three individuals on a range of federal charges.
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Twice-deported Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry
A Mexican national has been sentenced in Kansas City, Missouri, for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation.
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Kansas City man sentenced to over nine years for illegal firearm possession
A Kansas City, Missouri man has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms.
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Kansas City man indicted for illegal firearms possession and meth trafficking
A Kansas City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearms and drug trafficking.
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Springfield man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
A Springfield man, Darius R. Thomas, 28, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession and making a false statement during a firearm purchase. U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips handed down the sentence,...
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Sedalia man faces federal charge for illegal firearm possession after Springfield shooting
A Sedalia, Missouri man has been charged in federal court with illegal possession of a firearm after an incident that occurred in downtown Springfield on July 20, 2025.
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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry and firearm possession in Missouri
A Mexican national living in Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation and possessing a firearm as an illegal alien.
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Federal grand jury indicts nine for illegal gambling conspiracy in Missouri
Nine individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in an illegal gambling conspiracy at six locations in southwest Missouri.
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Former FAA employee admits guilt in theft of deceased mother's benefits
A former employee of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges after stealing his deceased mother's Social Security Disability benefits.
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United States disrupts crypto fraud scheme; files complaint against seized funds
On July 17, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office took action against operators of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform known as "Triangular."
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Springfield man sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession
A Springfield man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.
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Springfield man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Springfield, Missouri man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy and illegal possession of firearms.
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Kansas City man faces charges for multiple bank robberies
On July 16, 2025, Staci-Christopher Zjacku Cannon, 26, was charged with multiple counts of bank robbery in a federal indictment unsealed in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Lawrence County woman pleads guilty to lottery fraud scheme
A woman from Mt.
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Joplin man indicted for felon in possession of firearm after shooting
A federal grand jury has indicted a Joplin, Missouri man for possessing a firearm following a shooting incident in the city.
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Two men plead guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States
Two men have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of illegally re-entering the United States after previously being removed.
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Kansas City man sentenced to 12 years for illegal firearm possession
A Kansas City man, Bryan A. Bay, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.