Welcome
Welcome to the Web site for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Missouri.
Acting U.S. Attorney David M. Ketchmark is the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the Western District of Missouri, which encompasses 66 counties and almost half of the Show Me State's 5.9 million people. With three offices in Kansas City, Jefferson City, and Springfield, he oversees a staff of 127 employees, including 64 attorneys and 63 non-attorney support personnel.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district, including crimes related to terrorism, human trafficking, public corruption, fraud, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics. The office also defends the United States in civil cases and collects debts owed to the United States.
May 25, 2012
Psychologist Indicted for $1.2 Million Health Care Fraud
KC Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Carry Loaded Handgun Onto Airplane
Nixa Contractor Indicted for Stealing $73,000 from Elderly Tornado Victims
May 24, 2012
Blue Springs Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm After Accidentally Shooting a Friend
May 23, 2012
Air Force Reservist Indicted for Sexually Abusing Two Minors
Former Youth Camp Worker Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Children,
Faces at Least 15 Years in Prison
KCK Man Sentenced for Botched Armed Robbery
May 21, 2012
Former Columbia Bank Manager Sentenced for Stealing from Youth Soccer League, Team
Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Cocaine Conspiracy
Jefferson City Woman Sentenced for Six Bank Robberies
David M. Ketchmark
Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri is pleased to bring you
The Briefing Room
The Briefing Room highlights the work of U.S. Attorneys' offices across the country.
Priority In Focus:
Cyber Crime
