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Wyandotte County DA reports caseloads, seeks 'on‑call' judges for World Cup and announces personnel change

Wyandotte County Unified Government community meeting · March 30, 2026

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Summary

Wyandotte County District Attorney's office reported recent criminal filings (including 68 drug‑related cases) and asked judges to establish an on‑call rotation to expedite warrant signings for blood draws during the World Cup period; the DA also announced personnel changes in the office.

The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s office briefed the community on recent filings and event readiness, saying a busy caseload and an anticipated influx of visitors for the World Cup mean judges should be prepared to serve on an on‑call rotation for warrant approvals.

The DA reported case counts filed in the previous 30 to 45 days, including drug‑related cases (68), thefts (21), law‑enforcement‑related incidents (21), and a range of violent and sexual‑assault charges. The DA said violent crime in the county is down about 30% compared with earlier periods but emphasized that drug cases remain the highest category by volume.

The DA urged the judiciary to adopt an on‑call system for judges so that investigators can secure warrants for blood draws in DUI cases more quickly during the expected World Cup period, when the county expects a large temporary population. "We're going to need some judges to wake up because…we do anticipate…an additional 200,000 coming," the DA said, citing projected visitor numbers; he said Wyandotte County’s baseline population is roughly 168,000.

Personnel: the DA announced that Damon Mitchell was appointed to a district‑court judgeship and introduced the incoming chief deputy district attorney, who addressed the meeting briefly and described prosecutorial experience and training priorities.

What this means: the DA’s requests are intended to reduce time that officers spend waiting for warrants and to ensure prosecutorial and investigative capacity during major events. The DA said the office is coordinating with law enforcement partners and regional prosecutors to plan for the World Cup period.

The DA encouraged residents to be aware of public‑safety planning and to consult official channels for further details about operational arrangements and court procedures during the event.