For Immediate Release
September 17, 2025
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced charges against a Kansas City man for his role in stealing a vehicle and a stand-off with police that took place last week.
Tyrin Mosby-Sherman faces one count of 1st Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, one count of Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop by Fleeing, one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and one count of 1st Degree Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. * If convicted, the D felony charges carry a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and the E felony charges carry a maximum sentence of four years in prison.
According to court records, Kansas City police were patrolling the area of East Linwood Boulevard and Bellefontaine Avenue on Sept. 10 when they observed an accident.
The defendant was standing near the driver’s side door of an Audi, which crashed into the back side of a white SUV. Officers observed the defendant pulling a small child from the Audi and then fled on foot from the accident. Officers took the defendant into custody and safely recovered the child. The Audi was confirmed stolen.
Officers recovered a firearm and three vehicle key fobs, including one for an Audi, on the ground where the defendant was taken into custody.
*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.
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Media Contact:
Jazzlyn Johnson
Director of Communications
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
415 E 12th Street
Kansas City, MO - 64106
(816) 929-1289
jazzlyn.johnson@jacksongov.org
https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com