Former Deputy Charged After Resigning | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A former Cass County Sheriff’s deputy, Michael Burke, faces life in prison on multiple serious charges—including first-degree rape and child molestation—alleged to have occurred in late 2022. Shockingly, he was hired by the same department in October 2023, completed training, and was sworn in as a deputy just months later. He resigned less than a year later, just days after police compiled probable cause. Now held at Jackson County Detention Center with a $50K cash bond, his next court date is August 26th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…