Adam Warren named as part of Nom. Ed Martin's proposed “Crime Cutting Council”

(Fenton) - September 17, 2012 – Ed Martin unveiled the initial members of his proposed Crime Cutting Council on Thursday. The members include law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, and sheriffs from across Missouri.

Martin announced his intention to create the Council last week at the Cass County Justice Center, the home of current Attorney General Chris Koster. The Council will serve as an advisory board to Martin within the Attorney General's office and help tackle some of Missouri's toughest criminal issues such as urban and drug crimes. Members announced today include:

Katee Porter - Former prosecuting attorney for the cities of Gladstone and Smithville;

Adam Warren - Livingston County Prosecutor;

Eric Zahnd - Platte County Prosecutor;

Joey Kyle - Christian County Sheriff;

Anita Yeckel - Former State Senator;

Jeff Hansen - Small business owner;

Cliff Luber - Camden County Commissioner and former Maryland State Trooper;

"I am honored that these law enforcement professionals and citizens have agreed to be part of my Crime Cutting Council," Martin said. "Every one of them has a proven track record of fighting crime in this state.

"Missouri has, unfortunately, gained notoriety in recent years because of urban crime and drug problems which need to be addressed, but are not garnering the attention they deserve. St. Louis and Kansas City consistently have some of the highest murder rates in the country, and meth lab incidents rank Missouri as the meth capital of the world. I look forward to working with the members of the Council to solve these problems."