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.
October 4, 2012
Osceola Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, ID Theft
Three Men Indicted for Child Porn
Medical Center Inmate Indicted for Murder in Death Penalty Case
Windsor Couple, Osage Beach Woman Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy
October 3, 2012
Ash Grove Woman Sentenced for $480,000 Fraud Scheme
Carthage Apartment Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering, False Tax Return
Taney County Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery
October 2, 2012
Pierce City Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Enticing a Minor for Illicit Sex
Clarksburg Woman Sentenced for Producing Child Porn
Two Windsor Men Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy
Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-hire Scheme
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