MO- North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez shot and killed, July 19, 2022 *arrest*

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https://www.mycouriertribune.com/ma...ild-*advertiser censored*-possession-charges/

Sept. 12, 2024

CLAY COUNTY — Joshua T. Rocha, the Kansas City man charged with murdering North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez, also faces five felony charges of possession of child *advertiser censored* after being indicted by a grand jury.

According to the indictment, Rocha is accused of possessing dozens of videos and photos in 2022 of children engaged in “sexually explicit conduct.” Rocha pleaded not guilty to the charges. A court docket call in the case is set for Clay County Circuit Court for Friday, Sept. 13.

If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
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In the murder case, the trial is scheduled to last two weeks and begin Sept. 22, 2025. Rocha, 27, was indicted in the summer of 2022 on the murder and armed criminal action charges after he allegedly admitted to county staff in the Clay County Annex that he committed the murder.

Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zach Thompson announced during a press conference last year the state intends to seek the death penalty in the murder case. Thompson said the crime was “outrageously or wantonly vile, inhuman” and included “depravity of mind.”
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Rocha also pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges. He is being held in Clay County Detention Center. His bond in the murder case is set at $2 million while bond in the child *advertiser censored* possession case is set at $500,000.

 

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Tuesday, Sept. 17th:
*Hearing (@ 11am CT) - MO - *Daniel Vasquez (32) No. Kansas City Police officer shot & killed, July 19, 2022. *Joshua Tyler Rocha (24/now 25) arrested & charged (7/20/22), indicted (8/31/22) & arraigned (9/1/22) with 1st degree murder & armed criminal action. Plead not guilty. $2M bond cash or Surety. DA will seek the DP (3/21/23). Clay County
MO - *Joshua Tyler Rocha (25) indicted & charged (9/13/24) & arraigned (9/13/24) with 5 felony charges of possession of child *advertiser censored*. Plead not guilty. Bond $500K.
Jury selection set to begin on 9/15/25. (2 weeks estimate) Jury selection will be from St. Charles County, but the trial will still take place in Clay County. Jury members shall be summoned to the St. Charles Courthouse to complete jury questionnaires the week of 8/4/25. Voir Dire to commence on 9/15/25 & terminate on 9/26/25, if not sooner. Trial to commence on 9/29/25 at 9am in Clay County.
Trial set to begin on 9/29/25.
Judge Clay David Paul Chamberlain presiding. Prosecutor Robert Lee Sanders & defense attorney Stephen Paul Reynolds & Catlettstout.
Case & court info from 7/20/22 to 3/11/24 reference post #57 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/...led-daniel-vasquez-july-19-2022.630647/page-3
3/12/24 Update: Hearing scheduled, but continued/rescheduled. Defendant in person/custody & by Attorney Reynolds. State by APA. For good cause shown, case continued by Defendant on 6/11/24 at 11am. Defendant ordered to appear at that time & Judge Clay David Paul Chamberlain presiding.
4/9/24 Docket update: Confidential Correspondence. Defense discovery letter to the State; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed by Stephen Paul Reynold on behalf of Rocha. 4/10/24: Confidential Correspondence. Defense discovery letter to the State; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed by Stephen Paul Reynold on behalf of Rocha. 4/15/24: Withdrawal of attorney filed by Zachary Ryan Thompson. 4/22/24: Confidential Correspondence. Defense discovery letter to the State; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed by Stephen Paul Reynold on behalf of Rocha. 4/26/24: Confidential Correspondence. Defense discovery letter to the State; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed by Stephen Paul Reynold on behalf of Rocha.
5/20/24 Docket update: Motion for Discovery. Defense supplemental discovery motion DNA; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed by Stephen Reynolds on behalf of Rocha. Confidential Correspondence. Discovery letter to state; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed by Stephen Paul Reynold on behalf of Rocha.
6/4/24 Docket update: Notice of Hearing filed. Notice of hearing for 6/11/24; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Motion for Discovery. Motion regarding disclosure of jail communications; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Motion for Discovery. Motion regarding electronic device data; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Confidential Correspondence. Discovery letter to state; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. All filed by Stephen Reynolds on behalf of Rocha.
6/11/24 Update: State by APA Sanders, Curtis & Balano. Defendant in person/custody & by Counsel Reynolds & Catlettstout. Court takes up Defendant's Motion regarding Disclosure of Jail Communications & Motion regarding Electronic Device Data. Without objection the Court sustains both Motions. Counsel to prepare proposed Order. Court advises counsel that the proposed Jury members shall be summoned to the St. Charles Courthouse to complete jury questionnaires the week of 8/4/25. Voir Dire to commence on 9/15/25 & terminate on 9/26/25, if not sooner. Trial to commence on 9/29/25 at 9am in Clay County. Count Sustains the Defendant's Oral Motion/request to conduct a contact visit on today's date for approximately Two hours. Court orders the Sheriff’s Dept. to accommodate the visit. Hearing will continue on 9/17/24 @ 11am.
9/13/24 Update: Rocha, the Kansas City man charged with murdering North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez, also faces five felony charges of possession of child *advertiser censored* after being indicted by a grand jury. According to the indictment, Rocha is accused of possessing dozens of videos & photos in 2022 of children engaged in “sexually explicit conduct.” Rocha pleaded not guilty to the charges. A court docket call in the case is set for Clay County Circuit Court for Friday, 9/13/24. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Rocha also pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder & armed criminal action charges. He is being held in Clay County Detention Center. His bond in the murder case is set at $2 million while bond in the child *advertiser censored* possession case is set at $500,000.

 

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@Jewels53 - before you leave can you see if there is a next hearing date for this one? TIA!

 

[Jewels53]

22CY-CR03318 - ST V JOSHUA T ROCHA

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09/17/2024​

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[td width="1050.3px"]Motion Hearing Scheduled

Scheduled For: 11/25/2024; 9:00 AM; DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN; Clay[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Hearing Continued/Rescheduled
State by APA. Defependant in person/custody by Counsel. Cause continued to 11/25/24 at 9:00am. DPC/jmb
Associated Entries: 06/11/2024 - Hearing Scheduled
Hearing Continued From: 09/17/2024; 11:00 AM Hearing[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td]

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09/16/2024​

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[td width="1050.3px"]Response Filed
Response to Motions to Suppress; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: ROBERT LEE SANDERS[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td]

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08/26/2024​

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[td width="1050.3px"]Confidential Correspondence
Defense discovery letter deposition list; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Confidential Correspondence
Defense discovery letter supplemental request; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion In Limine
Defense motion in limine 2 -- tattoos; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion In Limine
Defense motion in limine 1 -- handcuffs; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td]

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08/08/2024​

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[td width="1050.3px"][COLOR=-webkit-link]Orderhttps://www.courts.mo.gov/fv/c/MEDIA/DECORUM ORDER_FINAL.pdf?courtCode=07&di=4821699
MEDIA/DECORUM ORDER
Filed By: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN [/td]

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[td width="1050.3px"]Proposed Order Filed
Defense proposed juror questionnaire; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Notice
Defense notice of filing of proposed juror questionnaire; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion Filed
Defense brief on mitigation evidence in a capital case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion In Limine
Defense brief on capital voir dire; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 7; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 6; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 5; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 4; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 3; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"]Motion to Suppress
Defense motion to suppress number 1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td][td width="33.6586px"][/td]

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06/20/2024​

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[td width="1050.3px"][COLOR=-webkit-link]Orderhttps://www.courts.mo.gov/fv/c/Proposed Order_FINAL.pdf?courtCode=07&di=4726062
Proposed Order
Filed By: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN [/td][/COLOR] [td width="33.6586px"][/td] [td][/td]
[td width="1050.3px"][COLOR=-webkit-link]Orderhttps://www.courts.mo.gov/fv/c/Pre Trial Order Voir Dire_FINAL.pdf?courtCode=07&di=4726061
Pre Trial Order Voir Dire
Filed By: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN [/td][/COLOR] [td width="33.6586px"][/td]

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06/19/2024​

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[td width="1050.3px"]Proposed Order Filed
Proposed order regarding consent motions of 6 11 24; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
Filed By: STEPHEN PAUL REYNOLDS
On Behalf Of: JOSHUA TYLER ROCHA[/td]

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https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=22CY-CR03318&inputVO.courtId=SMPDB0001_CT07#docket

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Judge/Commissioner: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Clay
Room: Division 4 Courtroom
Event: Motion Hearing
Address: 11 SOUTH WATER STREET LIBERTY MO
Event Text:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Judge/Commissioner: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Clay
Room: Division 4 Courtroom
Event: Jury Trial
Address: 11 SOUTH WATER STREET LIBERTY MO
Event Text: Jury Selection to begin
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Judge/Commissioner: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Clay
Room: Division 4 Courtroom
Event: Jury Trial
Address: 11 SOUTH WATER STREET LIBERTY MO
Event Text: Week 3 Jury Selection St Charles if needed
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Judge/Commissioner: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Clay
Room: Division 4 Courtroom
Event: Jury Trial
Address: 11 SOUTH WATER STREET LIBERTY MO
Event Text: Week one of two week trial
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
Judge/Commissioner: DAVID PAUL CHAMBERLAIN
Setting:
Time: 9:00 AM
Day: 1 OF 1
Location: Clay
Room: Division 4 Courtroom
Event: Jury Trial
Address: 11 SOUTH WATER STREET LIBERTY MO
Event Text: Week two of two week trial

https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=22CY-CR03318&inputVO.courtId=SMPDB0001_CT07#event

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Thanks @Jewels53 - enjoy your trip!

 

[Jewels53]

Thanks @Jewels53 - enjoy your trip!

Thanks Niner I will. Next trip in the Spring Hubby is going with me instead of my friend. She can find her own roommate.