Neosho County Crime Watch

Child Predator Arrests Trending in SE Kansas [developing] [developing] [developing]

Child Predator Arrests Trending in SE Kansas [developing] [developing] [developing]

Key Questions

What federal charges were filed against a Missouri man for crimes in Kansas?

A Missouri man was federally indicted in Topeka for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and enticement related to child sex crimes in Kansas.

What child predator arrests occurred in Southeast Kansas recently?

Montgomery County arrested a Nebraska fugitive for child sexual assault with no bond; Galena resident charged with soliciting and CSAM; Miami OK's Goode charged with CSAM and solicitation via KS ICAC.

Are there related child abuse cases nearby?

Emporia saw an exploitation plea reflecting a statewide pattern, and a Lanagan MO resident was arrested for child abuse after a child suffered severe burns and was airlifted. A Carthage couple was charged with 9 counts each of child endangerment.

MO man federally indicted for KS child sex crimes (CSAM, enticement); Montgomery Co arrests Nebraska fugitive child sexual assault (no bond); Galena soliciting/CSAM; Miami OK Goode CSAM/solicit (KS ICAC); Emporia exploitation plea echoes statewide pattern; Lanagan MO child abuse arrest (severe burns, airlifted); Carthage MO couple charged 9 counts child endangerment each.

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Updated May 9, 2026