USA v. Drew

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
WESTERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
MICHAEL D. DREW,
Defendant.
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Case No. 24-00136-CR-01-W-BCW
MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND
ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
PENDING CHARGE: On May 7, 2026, the Grand Jury returned a four-count Superseding
Indictment charging Defendant Michael D. Drew with possession with intent to distribute
methamphetamine (Count One), possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking (Count
Two), being a felon in possession of a firearm (Count Three), and possession of an unregistered
firearm.
The following matters were discussed and action taken during the pretrial conference:
TRIAL COUNSEL:
Government: Robert M. Smith and Ellen Judy
Case Agent: Det. Kevin Baar, KCPD
Defense: Shazzie Naseem
Paralegal: Alexandra Gleason
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: The Government and defense counsel have certified that
each have produced all discovery in accordance with the deadlines established in the Arraignment
and Discovery Order and have timely complied with all pretrial filing deadlines established by the
Scheduling and Trial Order up to the date of the pretrial conference.
OUTSTANDING MOTIONS:
10/31/2025 view40 MOTION to suppress Search Warrant and Evidence Obtained in
Violation of Fourth Amendment Rights by Michael D Drew.
Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/14/2025 unless
otherwise directed by the court. (Naseem, Shazzie) (Entered:
10/31/2025)
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03/05/2026 view47 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION as to Michael D Drew re
40 Motion to Suppress Search Warrant and Evidence Obtained in
Violation of Fourth Amendment Rights. Objections to R&R due
by 3/19/2026. Signed on 3/5/2026 by Magistrate Judge Lajuana
M. Counts. (SLB) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
TRIAL WITNESSES:
Government: 5-7 with or without stipulations
Defendant: 1 witness, including the Defendant
TRIAL EXHIBITS:
Government: approximately 20-40 exhibits
Defendant: approximately 1 exhibits
DEFENSES: General denial
POSSIBLE DISPOSITION:
(X) Definitely for trial; ( ) Possibly for trial; ( ) Likely a plea will be worked out
TRIAL TIME: 2-3 days total
Government’s case including jury selection: 2 days
Defendant: ½ day
STIPULATIONS: The parties are still exploring stipulations.
UNUSUAL QUESTIONS OF LAW: None
FILING DEADLINES: The parties are reminded of the following pretrial filing deadlines as
originally set forth in the Scheduling and Trial Order (Doc. #22):
Witness and Exhibit Lists: Due no later than fourteen days prior to trial.
Please note: Counsel are requested to list witnesses in alphabetical order on their witness
list.
Motion in Limine: Due no later than fourteen days prior to trial.
Stipulations: Due no later than fourteen days prior to trial.
Additionally, Exhibit Index, if required by the District Court, Voir Dire, Jury
Instructions are due no later than seven days prior to trial.
Please Note: Jury instructions must comply with Local Rule 51.1
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TRIAL SETTING: Criminal jury trial docket set for June 1, 2026.
Normal jury panel: Yes
Please note: The parties are requesting the first week of the docket.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Lajuana M. Counts
Lajuana M. Counts
United States Magistrate Judge
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