Apr 01, 2026

Slagle found guilty on charges by Buchanan County jury

Posted Apr 01, 2026 4:23 PM
Dakota Slagle 
Dakota Slagle 

By MATT PIKE

On Tuesday, a Buchanan County jury found Dakota Slagle guilty as charged of two counts of Statutory Sodomy in the First Degree, victim less than 12 years of age.

Slagle was charged for events that occurred in a residence in St. Joseph between 2020 and 2022. The case was successfully tried by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Monica Morrey, assisted by Buchanan County paralegal Charity Johnston.

A final sentencing will be held on May 7, 2026.

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