Johnson County KS DA

Public safety is a team effort. We work hard in conjunction with our partner agencies to help ensure Johnson County is a safe place to live and work.

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The Johnson County District Attorney's Office welcomes legal interns for the class of 2027.

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The Johnson County District Attorney's Office is working with local law enforcement to notify local businesses about the changes in Kansas law regarding the sale of Kratom and 7-OH.

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JO-2024-CR-003267, State v. Hernandez. Defendant pleaded guilty in Rape case to multiple charges.

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State v. Gregg; JO-2025-CR-001825. Defendant pleads no contest in Distribution Causing Death case.

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23CR2631 State v. Cothran. Defendant found guilty of Felony Murder.

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JO-2025-CR-003471; State v. Valdez-Zelaya. Defendant found guilty of Aggravated Indecent Liberties.

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State v. Howard; JO-2025-CR-000617. Defendant pleads guilty to two counts of Second-Degree Murder.

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24CR2556 State v. Perez; Defendant pleads guilty in fatal crash.

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On April 16, 2026, Assistant District Attorney Will Hurst was presented with the 2026 Criminal Justice Award by Attorney General Kris Kobach at the 28th Annual Crime Victim's Conference held in Wichita, KS.

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On April 16, 2026, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners recognized those who volunteer in Johnson County in a variety of capacities. Thank you volunteers!

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This week employees with the Johnson County DA's Office partnered with Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association (SEHIA) for law enforcement training to Johnson County, Kansas. 80 investigators from Kansas, Missouri and beyond, heard from a variety of subject matter.

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Employees with the Johnson County District Attorney's Office attended the Multicultural Career Fair at Sumner Academy of Arts & Sciences in KCK on April 7, 2026.

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The Johnson County District Attorney's office warns citizens to be aware of the texted court enforcement scam.

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JO-2025-CR-1824 State v. Reed; Defendant sentenced to 300 months in Distribution of Drugs Causing Death case.

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05CR2633 State v. Herrera; Defendant sentenced to more than 50 years in Murder case.

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JO-2025-CR-001824; State v. Reed. Defendant pleads no contest in Distribution of Drugs Causing death case.

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24CR01095 State v. Samuels; Defendant sentenced in Distribution Causing Death case.

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22CR03193 State v. McKoy. Defendant sentenced in Distribution Causing Death case.

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Steve testified today in support of Senate Bill 374, which would strengthen competency laws and keep dangerous criminals from being released from state hospitals.