WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Six individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.

Brandon A. McAfee, 40, of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Arthelle McClain, 70; Joe F. Fuller, Jr., 44; Shelia M. M. Gordon, 64; Anthony S. S. Conaway, 48; and Marshall D. Jackson, 49, of Kansas City, Mo., were charged in a 16-count indictment that was returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo. on Aug. 25, 2026. That indictment was unsealed and made public last week with arrests and initial court appearances for five of the defendants.

The f...