For Immediate Release
March 2, 2023
In response to media reports and questions asked of Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas this morning, the Jackson County Prosecutor is issuing this statement to correct the record regarding our office's involvement in charging persons involved in the police standoff after three officers were injured this week.
Mayor Lucas' and other comments indicating that the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office failed to charge Jimmie Lewis regarding a 2021 incident were misinformed. My office did not receive any request in 2021 or anytime after from police agencies or federal partners to review or charge Jimmie Lewis regarding the 2021 incident. No case was ever submitted to our office.
We respect and trust the professionals within the U.S. Attorney's office as the law enforcement partner who oversaw this matter.
For more information, contact:
Michael Mansur
Director of Communication
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
Jean Peters Baker, Prosecutor
Work : (816) 881-3812
Mobile : (816) 674-3954
www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com
mmansur@jacksongov.org