Kansas City Field Division
Welcome to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division. Our Division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, industry operations investigators, certified fire investigators, certified explosives specialists, forensic auditors, explosive enforcement officers, canine handlers, technicians, legal counsel, support staff, and contactors.
ATF is committed to reducing violent crime in our neighborhoods. ATF’s Kansas City Field Division special agents combat firearms violence by focusing their investigative efforts on armed violent offenders, career criminals, gun traffickers, violent gangs, and other criminal organizations. We also work in partnership with other state and local law enforcement throughout the field division to accomplish this mission.
Explosives and arson enforcement are an integral part of ATF’s overall violent crime reduction strategy. Highly trained ATF Special Agents combat arson and explosives-related crimes by conducting independent investigations utilizing ATF laboratories and cutting edge technology. Also ATF provides explosives post-blast training for local investigators and bomb technicians.
ATF also has the duty of regulating the firearms and explosives industries. Our ATF Industry Operations Investigators work to ensure that all firearms and explosives are stored, and handled in a safe manner as mandated by federal, state, and local laws.
We encourage all residents to get involved and assist us in our goal of reducing crime in our communities. If community members have information regarding any violent criminal activity in this region, do not hesitate to contact the Kansas City Field Division at (816) 559-0700.
Michael P. Gleysteen
Division Management Team
- Michael P. Gleysteen
- Special Agent In Charge (SAC)
- Jeffrey L. Fulton
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Vacant
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- William L. Bowers
- Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
- Trista Frederick
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
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Two Arrested In KCK Charged With Firearms Violations
February 3, 2012
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Two men arrested Wednesday morning in Kansas City, KAN., have been charged with federal firearms violations, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.More »
KC Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Assault Rifle
January 27, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man was charged in federal court today with illegally possessing a firearm.More »
Five Joplin Residents Indicted in Heroin Conspiracy that Resulted in Death
January 27, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that five Joplin, Mo., residents have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, which resulted in the death of a 267—year—old Joplin man.More »
Call to Scene of Homicide Led to Gun Charge Conviction, Prison
January 23, 2012
KANSAS CITY, KAN. — A Kansas City, Kan., man whose roommate was murdered has been sentenced to 46 months on federal firearms charges, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.More »
Kansas City Man Sentenced to 164 Years In String of Armed Robberies
January 18, 2012
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas City, Mo., man has been sentenced to 164 years for a string of armed robberies, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.More »
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges
January 17, 2012
The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that a Charleston, Missouri man pled guilty to gun charges.More »
Sikeston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charges
January 17, 2012
The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that a Sikeston, Missouri man pled guilty to gun charges.More »
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Charges
January 17, 2012
The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that a Jackson, Missouri man pled guilty to gun and drug charges.More »
Liberty Hills Country Club Fire Investigation Concluded
January 11, 2012
LIBERTY, Mo. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety’s Office of the State Fire Marshal have completed the on-scene investigation into the cause of a fire at the Liberty Hills Country Club. The fire occurred at 19808 County Road H on Jan. 6 at approximately 5:43 p.m. More »
ATF Offers Reward in Kennett Country Club Arson
January 10, 2012
KENNETT, Mo. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Kansas City Field Division announced today ATF is offering a reward of $10,000 for anyone who has information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a fire at the Kennett Country Club. This is in addition to the Missouri Office of the State Fire Marshal’s previously announced reward of up to $5,000. More »
Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
January 6, 2012
The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that MICHAEL G. O’NEAL was sentenced to 27 months on one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He appeared before United States District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. On May 15, 2011, officers responded at 12:14 a.m. to a call of shots fired at 134 S. Lorimier in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Officers encountered O’Neal who was yelling from his second floor apartment at 136 S. Lorimier. Unable to determine where the shots came from, the officers returned to patrol.More »
Robert Earl Bell Wanted Poster
January 6, 2012
Robert Earl BELL is wanted by ATF – Kansas City Field Division for his alleged role in the firebombing of the Deer Ridge Apartment Complex on January 3, 2011.More »
Blue Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm After Accidentally Shooting a Friend
January 5, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Blue Springs, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing a firearm. The crime was discovered after he accidentally shot a friend and took him to the hospital for treatment.More »
Leavenworth Man Pleads Guilty To Jefferson County Gun Store Burglary
January 5, 2012
TOPEKA, KAN. — A Leavenworth man has pleaded guilty to stealing 15 shotguns, rifles and pistols from a Jefferson County gun store, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.More »
KC Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting, Meth Conspiracy; Faces 12 Years in Federal Prison
January 4, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. B Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man who shot another man during a home invasion robbery pleaded guilty in federal court today to the shooting and to his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.More »
KC Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Firearm
January 4, 2012
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm.More »