KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man is back in the arms of his family after three days following his wrongful arrest by the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office on Monday.
Earvin Lee Nunnally was booked into the Wyandotte County Jail Monday afternoon, charges have been dropped against him.
According to the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, Nunnally's bond was set for $20,000 with felony charges for distributing a depressant.
A Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department spokesperson told KSHB 41 News Wednesday that Nunnally was arrested after he was falsely identified as a suspect with a similar name.
"Earlier today, when we were alerted to the situation, we immediately worked in earnest with the Wyandotte County District Attorney to have charges dropped and facilitate his swift release. In addition, we will work to ensure that this arrest is removed from his record," the spokesperson said.
Nunnally's attorney, Matthew Terry, says the wrongful charge was for fentanyl distribution.
“I talked to the prosecutor’s office and explained to them that this was obviously a case of mistaken identity, and I’m very appreciative that they took that information into account, looked into it and dismissed this matter," Terry said.
Terry also said he is "glad we got to the right result in this matter,” and knows the Wyandotte County district attorney is prioritizing the "interests of justice."
