Felony charges for alleged NE drug dealer

Michael Bushnell
Northeast News
Sept. 24, 2014

Submitted photo.

Submitted photo.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The name Tyler Sutton might not mean much to residents of Historic Northeast, but to Scarritt Renaissance neighbors who live near Sutton’s alleged base of operations at 426 Gladstone Boulevard, his arrest and charging comes as welcome news.

Neighbors have long lived with criminal activity connected to the Gladstone residence, including prostitution, drug dealing, theft and loud visitors coming and going at all hours. The house has been “kicked in” on several occasions by law enforcement acting on neighborhood complaints and tips and searched for everything from counterfeit check making equipment to drugs and related paraphernalia. The Scarritt Neighborhood even hosted an open forum that included high ranking police officials, neighbors and beat officers in regard to the problem.

That all came to a head on last Saturday, Sept. 20, when Kansas City Police arrested Sutton. He was booked and charged with three counts related to drug possession and distribution.

According to court documents, Sutton was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony, and one count of possession with intent to distribute, a class B felony. Prosecutors asked for a $20,000 bond, but the judge only granted a $10,000, 10 percent. Prosecutors received a special condition on Sutton’s bond prohibiting him from returning to 426 Gladstone Blvd. at any time.

“These charges represent what can happen when a community and law enforcement work together,” Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County prosecutor, said. “I want to specifically thank the residents of Scarritt Renaissance [Neighborhood], the men and women of the Kansas City Police Department and Jackson County DART [Drug Abatement Response Team] for their collaborative efforts that have led to these felony charges.”

Major Rick Smith of the KCPD East Patrol added, “we’re happy to work with the Scarritt Neighborhood and the Prosecutor’s office on taking Tyler Sutton out of the community.”

“I’m frankly delighted. This shows that if you persevere as a community and work with Police, good things can happen in the neighborhood,” said Leslie Caplan, President of the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association. “This is wonderful news”

Assistant prosecutors Julie Hamilton and Sarah Castle led the state’s prosecution effort. Sutton was previously convicted in California for possession of a controlled substance, theft, grand theft, vehicle theft, burglary, forgery, possessing a bad check or money order, auto theft, possession of forged notes and receiving stolen property. He was also convicted of making counterfeit securities of political subdivisions of a state and of organizations. In Missouri, he’s been convicted of forgery, possession of a controlled substance, credit card theft and tampering with an airplane motorboat and/or automobile. He’s also been charged in Kansas and Florida.

Want Northeast News articles sent straight to your inbox each week? Subscribe below!
Enter your email address and click on the Get Instant Access button.
We respect your privacy

Comments are closed.

  • Fire destroys pawn shop warehouse

    November 19th, 2014
    by

    Michael Bushnell Northeast News Nov. 19, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Kansas City Fire Department were called to an […]


    One dead after morning shooting outside City Hall

    November 12th, 2014
    by

    Joe Jarosz Northeast News Nov. 12, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — One man is dead after a early morning shooting […]


    Kessler Bark: Record breaking tree grows in HNE

    November 12th, 2014
    by

      By Joe Jarosz Northeast News November 12, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The Northeast is now able to claim […]


    U.S. Navy Blue Angels to stop in Kansas City for preseason visit

    November 11th, 2014
    by

    Northeast News Nov. 11, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The U.S. Navy Blue Angel representatives will visit Kansas City next week […]


    KCMO to host hard to recycle items event on America Recycles Day

    November 10th, 2014
    by

    Northeast News Nov. 10, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Are old televisions, mattresses, bicycles and other items taking up space […]


    City offices closed Nov. 11, 27 and 28; trash pickup delayed

    November 8th, 2014
    by

    Northeast News Nov. 8, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — City Hall wants you to know there will be a few […]


    Gov. Nixon announces summer jobs program for 1,500 low-income youth in Kansas City area

    November 7th, 2014
    by

    Joe Jarosz Northeast News Nov. 14, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The lesson learned from earning a buck is something […]


    Jackson County gets four new faces for Legislature

    November 5th, 2014
    by

    Joe Jarosz Northeast News Nov. 5, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Jackson County Democrats had nothing to worry about on […]


    A new program coming to teach children music

    November 5th, 2014
    by

    By Joe Jarosz Northeast News November 5, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – An area community center is hoping to bring […]


  • Fan rally.

    November 5th, 2014
    by

    By Kirstie Mulligan Northeast News November 5, 2014 James Shields, Billy Butler and Jeremy Guthrie, among others, thanked fans for […]


    Where is the streetcar headed? Update given at NEIA luncheon

    November 5th, 2014
    by

    By Joe Jarosz Northeast News November 5, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – As more tracks get laid, more information becomes […]


    Jackson County allocated $10 million in funds toward purchase of the Rock Island Corridor

    November 3rd, 2014
    by

    Northeast News Nov. 3, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Jackson County moves one step closer to regional transit vision. According […]


    Change your clock, change your batteries this weekend as Daylight Savings Time hits

    October 31st, 2014
    by

    Northeast News Oct. 31, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — With Daylight Savings Time ending Sunday, Nov. 2, the  Kansas City, […]


    Thank you, Royals

    October 30th, 2014
    by

    Joe Jarosz Northeast News Oct. 30, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Even though they came up just short of winning […]


    Hang out with runners along the Cliff Drive

    October 28th, 2014
    by

    By Joe Jarosz Northeast News October 29, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – This weekend, runners are heading for the cliff. […]


    Who and what are you voting for?

    October 28th, 2014
    by

      By Joe Jarosz Northeast News October 29, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Election day is right around the corner. […]


    Halloween safety with the KCPD

    October 28th, 2014
    by

      By Joe Jarosz Northeast News October 29, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – A few area students learned how to […]


    KCPD investigating area homicide

    October 28th, 2014
    by

    By Joe Jarosz Northeast News October 29, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The Kansas City Police are investigating a weekend […]


  • Northeast Newscast


  • Remember This?


  • Want articles sent directly to your inbox each week? Subscribe below!
    We respect your privacy and will not distribute your information.