Executive Summary
- Lyrick Bryson, 27, is charged with two counts of child kidnapping and felony domestic assault.
- The charges stem from a January 22 incident in the Northland that triggered an Amber Alert.
- Court records state Bryson is not related to the children, who were found safe.
- If convicted of kidnapping, Bryson faces a potential sentence of 10 to 30 years or life in prison.
Clay County prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old Kansas City man with multiple felonies, including two counts of child kidnapping, following an incident last week that triggered an Amber Alert. The charges were formally filed on Monday, detailing allegations of abduction and physical assault in the Northland area.
According to court records, Lyrick Bryson faces two counts of child kidnapping, one count of felony domestic assault, and a misdemeanor charge of tampering with a victim. The charges stem from an incident on January 22 near the intersection of Northeast Barry Road and Maple Woods College Road. Prosecutors allege that Bryson knowingly removed two children from their mother’s custody without consent, utilizing a vehicle to transport them away from the scene.
Court documents specify that Bryson is not related to either of the abducted children. Following the removal of the children, law enforcement issued an Amber Alert to enlist public assistance. Authorities confirmed that both children were subsequently found safe. In addition to the abduction, Bryson is accused of punching a woman identified in the court filings. Prosecutors further allege that he attempted to dissuade the victim from reporting the assault, leading to the additional tampering charge.
Legal Ramifications
The severity of the charges against Bryson exposes him to substantial prison time if convicted. Under state law, each kidnapping charge carries a potential sentence ranging from 10 to 30 years, or up to life imprisonment. The inclusion of witness tampering charges suggests prosecutors are focused on the integrity of the judicial process regarding the victim’s testimony. As the case proceeds to arraignment, the court will likely address bond conditions given the nature of the alleged flight risk and danger to the community. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
