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Baxter Springs man arrested for criminal sodomy of a minor



(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)
Arrest for Criminal Sodomy of a minor

On May 18, 2026, members of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Plummer, age 40 of Baxter Springs, Kansas for four counts of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy. 

Plummer’s arrest was the result of an on-going investigation conducted by the Cherokee County Detective Bureau. 

Plummer was transported to the Cherokee County Jail where he is currently being held.

This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at (620) 429-3992.

Former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor, covering Joplin and the Four-State Area since 2003.

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