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A Kansas City man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm after being observed by police discarding an AR-style pistol during an incident at an apartment complex. Authorities say Tyron Young had multiple prior felony convictions.
Read more →Springfield man sentenced to 35 years for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor
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A Springfield man has been sentenced to over three decades in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor under twelve both domestically and abroad. The case involved offenses committed while serving overseas as well as after returning home.
Read more →Kansas City man pleads guilty to illegal possession of fully automatic firearm
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A Kansas City man has pleaded guilty in federal court for illegally possessing a fully automatic firearm while on supervised release. Authorities say Terrquan J. Beasley faces up to 15 years in prison after admitting he possessed a modified Glock handgun during an attempted traffic stop.
Read more →Operation Red Card leads to 442 warrants cleared and 170 charged in Kansas City area
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Law enforcement agencies have cleared hundreds of warrants targeting violent offenders during Operation Red Card in Kansas City area last week. Officials say more than $460K was seized along with large quantities of drugs and firearms as part of coordinated efforts ahead of major events like the World Cup.
Read more →Kansas City woman pleads guilty to possessing unregistered destructive devices
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Read more →Independence man charged with distributing fentanyl linked to overdose death
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A man from Independence has been charged with distributing fentanyl after an overdose death in Jamesport was linked to his alleged actions. Authorities emphasize that these are only accusations until proven in court. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.
Read more →Mexican national sentenced to 10 years for drug-trafficking conspiracy in Missouri
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A Mexican national has been sentenced to ten years without parole for participating in a large-scale drug-trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine distribution in western Missouri. Law enforcement agencies recovered nearly one kilogram of cocaine during their investigation into an organized operation spanning several states.
Read more →Justice Department announces $250,000 settlement in Springfield landlord sexual harassment case
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The Justice Department has secured a $250,000 settlement after allegations that a Springfield-area landlord sexually harassed female tenants over more than ten years. Officials say measures include compensation for victims as well as reforms aimed at preventing future misconduct.
Read more →Indian national pleads guilty in Missouri illegal gambling and money laundering case
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Rahulkumar D. Patel has pleaded guilty for his role in an illegal gambling ring operating throughout southwest Missouri that generated millions in proceeds through fraudulent activities disguised as arcade businesses. The case highlights ongoing efforts by multiple law enforcement agencies under federal initiatives targeting organized crime.
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