Former Local Priest Surrenders to Police, Facing Theft Charges

Former local priest surrenders to police, facing theft charges

Richard Story, a priest formerly serving at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, voluntarily surrendered to the Leawood Police Department to face charges involving theft of approximately $160,000.

Former pastor at Curé of Ars Catholic Church arrested for theft

Father Richard Storey, who resigned from his pastor position due to allegations involving an adult victim, is now suspected of stealing $160,000.

Former Leawood, Kansas priest Richard Storey accused of stealing $160K

Richard Storey, a former pastor of the Curé of Ars Church in Kansas, surrendered to police on May 23, 2026, facing felony theft charges for misappropriating $160,000 in parish funds. This investigation, initiated during a routine financial review, follows a previous criminal inquiry involving Storey. The Archdiocese is cooperating with authorities.