Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Concealing a Felony
Brock Wedman, a 50-year-old man from St. Marys, Kan., pleaded guilty Monday to trying to keep Wichita police from investigating illegal poker games, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Wedman, who admitted to helping organize and recruit players for the illicit games, pleaded guilty to one count of concealing a felony. The plea came after he became suspicious of an undercover officer working to investigate the games and took down the officer’s car license plate and VIN numbers.
According to prosecutors, on February 12, 2014, Wedman was present at a poker game held at 922 1/2 E. Douglas in Wichita. He did not know that the man he invited to play, a Wichita Police Department officer, was working undercover. When Wedman became suspicious, he found the officer’s car and took down the license plate and VIN numbers. He then gave the information to a friend who was a Wichita police officer and asked him to confirm the undercover officer’s identity.
Sentencing for Wedman is set for August 1, and both parties have agreed to recommend that he serve a year on federal probation. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister commended the FBI, the Wichita Police Department, Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Furst, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Smith for their work on the case.
Wedman’s actions demonstrate a brazen attempt to evade law enforcement and protect the interests of those running the illicit poker games. His guilty plea serves as a reminder that those involved in organized crime will be held accountable for their actions.
This case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in the pursuit of justice. The work of the FBI, the Wichita Police Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in bringing Wedman to justice is a testament to their commitment to protecting the community and upholding the law.
As the case moves forward, it is clear that Wedman will face the consequences of his actions. His guilty plea marks a significant step towards holding him accountable for his role in the illicit poker games.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Public Corruption|Organized Crime|Conspiracy
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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