Aaron Wayne McKie, a former Kansas City police officer, was convicted on February 20, 2025, for defrauding an anti-crime charity, Mid-America Crime Free Inc. (MACF), of over $200,000 in donations. McKie, 47, was found guilty on nine counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
McKie served as president of MACF from 2009 to 2023, a nonprofit dedicated to providing crime prevention programs and training. However, from July 2009 to October 2023, McKie exploited the charity’s funds for personal use, diverting a significant portion of the donations for his own expenses.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri, over $387,000 was donated to MACF, excluding in-kind contributions, with McKie misappropriating at least $200,060. The majority of these funds came from the “Fairways 4 Fuzz Golf Tournament,” which aimed to raise money for seminars and police training but instead funded McKie’s personal spending.
The investigation revealed that McKie had misled donors by falsely advertising that the funds would support training for rental property owners and police officers. In truth, the Kansas City Police Department covered the salaries and expenses for Crime Free Multi-Housing officers. The IRS had already revoked MACF’s tax-exempt status in 2010.
McKie, who served the Kansas City Police Department for 24 years, is facing significant penalties as a result of his fraudulent actions. His sentencing is set for a later date.
