Kansas City, Missouri Man Sentenced to 19 Years After Prosecutors Say Illegal ATV Ride Ended With Officer Seriously Injured During Wheelie
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after prosecutors said an illegal ATV ride in Kansas City escalated into a violent encounter that left a police officer hospitalized with serious head injuries.
Who Was Sentenced and What He Pleaded Guilty To
The post states Kendall Coleman, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and additional charges connected to an April 2025 attack on a Kansas City police officer.
He was sentenced to 19 years total, broken down as:
- 7 years for assault
- 12 years for aggravated fleeing
What Prosecutors Say Happened During the Stop
According to the details shared, Coleman was driving an ATV illegally with others when police stopped him.
During that stop, the post says Coleman:
- Reversed, knocking the officer down
- Then slammed the ATV’s front tires into the officer while doing a wheelie
The description portrays the incident as more than an accident, framing it as a deliberate and dangerous escalation during a police encounter.
Officer Hospitalized With Serious Head Injuries
The post says the officer was taken to the hospital with serious head injuries, underscoring why prosecutors pursued major prison time and why the case was treated as a severe assault rather than a routine traffic-related offense.
Alleged Escape After the Impact
After the officer was hit, the post states Coleman fled the scene, speeding down a highway—a detail that aligns with the aggravated fleeing portion of the sentence.
Father Also Arrested and Pleaded Guilty
The post adds that Coleman’s father, Marc, was also arrested and pleaded guilty to sheltering him, suggesting investigators believed there was an effort to help Coleman avoid arrest or evade authorities after the incident.
Why This Case Is Getting Attention
This case stands out because it involves:
- An ATV being driven illegally in a group situation
- A police officer being struck and hospitalized
- A lengthy sentence split between assault and fleeing
- A second arrest involving a family member accused of helping after the fact
It’s also another reminder of how quickly an interaction that begins as an enforcement stop can turn into a serious felony case when someone chooses to flee or uses a vehicle in a way that harms another person.
What Happens Next
Coleman’s sentence totals 19 years, and the post indicates the conviction stems from guilty pleas rather than a full trial. The officer’s recovery and any additional court outcomes tied to related cases may continue to be followed as the legal process wraps up.
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