Independence Pair Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Independence, Mo., individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

April Henderson, 46, and Donnell Timley, 51, of Independence, Mo., were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana, along with possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. Timley was also indicted for being a felon in possession of firearms.

On Aug. 28, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a search warrant at Henderson and Timley’s residence in Independence, Mo. During the search, agents found 1.1 kilograms of cocaine, 317 grams of powder fentanyl, 100 fentanyl pills, 10 pounds of marijuana, and 8 ounces of suspected liquid PCP. Law enforcement also found five firearms and over $66,000 in cash. Henderson and Timley were arrested and had their initial appearances in federal court on Aug. 29, 2025.

The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Siegele. It was investigated by the DEA with assistance from other federal, state, and local agencies including Kansas Highway Patrol, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Independence Police Department.

Operation Take Back America

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).