Former Cass County Deputy Charged with Multiple Sex Offenses Against Child
A former Cass County sheriff's deputy, Michael Burke, 28, is facing multiple charges in Jackson County, including first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, statutory sodomy, and second-degree child molestation, related to the alleged sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old.
Kansas City, MO, August 18, 2026 —
Michael Burke, a 28-year-old former deputy with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, has been charged with several felony offenses in Jackson County. The charges stem from allegations of sexual abuse involving a child under the age of 12.
According to court documents, Burke faces charges including first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, statutory sodomy, and second-degree child molestation.
The specific details surrounding the alleged incidents and the timeline of events were not provided in the available information.
Details regarding Burke’s employment status with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at the time of the alleged offenses, as well as the date of his separation from the department, were not immediately available.
Information concerning the progression of the legal proceedings, including arraignment dates or potential trial dates, was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Addi Weakley on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
