Bates County News

Monday, July 6, 2026

Child Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested In Raymore

On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, 26-year-old Dakota Parrish of Raymore was arrested in reference to an Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation by Cass County Sheriff’s Detectives assigned to the Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WMICAC).

Parrish has been charged with three felonies for possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip regarding the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children (NCMEC).

During the investigation, Parrish was identified as a possible suspect.

A search warrant was served at his residence in the 600 block of Andypaul Court and further investigation led to his recent arrest.

He’s currently at the Cass County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.

The Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children (WMICAC) Task Force is spearheaded by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and consists of personnel from agencies within Cass, Bates, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis and Saline counties. The Western Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children WMICAC is an affiliate of the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (MOICAC).



Child Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested In Raymore

On Wednesday, July 1 st , 2026, 26-year-old Dakota Parrish of Raymore was arrested in reference to an Internet Crimes Against Children Inves...