After months of investigation and coordination, authorities have successfully apprehended Steven Michael Cope Jr., a wanted fugitive, in the Raytown area on June 30.
Cope Jr. had been sought by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony warrants and was considered a flight risk. The arrest marks a major development in what officials describe as a lengthy and methodical search effort.
He was wanted on the following charges:
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Class D Felony – Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Equipment (Bond set at $75,000 cash-only)
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Class D Felony – Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating a Substantial Risk – 1st Degree – 1st Offense (No bond)
Henry County deputies, working alongside regional law enforcement partners, were able to locate and arrest Cope Jr. without incident.
Cope Jr. is currently in custody as the legal process moves forward.
