A joint law enforcement operation in Maryville successfully recovered a missing 16-year-old and led to the arrest of four individuals on drug, firearm, and child endangerment charges.
MARYVILLE, MO — A joint law enforcement operation in Maryville led to the safe recovery of a missing teenager and the arrest of four individuals, including a wanted fugitive, local authorities announced.
On June 11, 2026, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, Maryville Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Buchanan County Career Criminal Unit executed multiple search warrants at a local residence.
During the raid, officers located a missing and endangered 16-year-old, who was safely placed into protective custody. Law enforcement also apprehended a violent, wanted fugitive and seized multiple controlled substances and firearms. Among the weapons recovered was an unmarked "ghost gun" found in a bag alongside rubber gloves and several loaded magazines.
The Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney has charged four suspects in connection with the operation:
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Macio A. Harris: Charged with distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location, unlawful possession of a firearm, endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk, and unlawful use of a weapon.
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Austin J. Kent: Charged with endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk, hindering prosecution of a felony, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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Kyndra A.M. Trail: Charged with endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk and hindering prosecution of a felony.
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Mylee L. Pfleiderer: Charged with endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk and hindering prosecution of a felony.
Nodaway County Sheriff Austin Hann praised the collaborative effort of the agencies involved.
"This investigation and subsequent operation resulted not only in the recovery of a missing and endangered juvenile, but also in the arrest of convicted felons with firearms and controlled substances," Hann said in a statement. "Cases like this demonstrate the direct connection between illegal drug activity and the dangers posed to our communities and our children."
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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