Dec 30, 2022

FBI captures 1 of 2 inmates who escaped jail near Kansas City

Posted Dec 30, 2022 10:00 PM

CASS COUNTY —One of two inmates who escaped Dec. 12 from the jail in Cass County, Missouri south of Kansas City is in custody, according to the FBI. 

Authorities took 33-year-0ld Trevor Sparks of Kansas City into custody early Friday in the 400 Block of Olive Street. 

The U.S. Marshals Service continues to offer a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads directly to the capture of 43-year-old Sergio Perez- Martinez of Panorama City, Calif.  The FBI is also offering $10k for anyone who can provide information leading to his capture. 

Perez Mertinez  was being held for possession of dangerous drugs. Sparks was jailed on money laundering charges, according to the Cass County sheriff's office.

A third individual, Steven Lydell Williams, Sr., 64, Kansas City, has been charged  with aiding or assisting in the escape.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at (816) 380-5200, or call 911.  Submit a tip to the Marshals here  or contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at http://tips.fbi.gov.