Drugs

The Sedalia STING Unit arrested 28-year-old Juan Martinez on Wednesday night (Jan. 15) after he was found in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine.

Detectives with the Sedalia STING Unit stopped a vehicle at 16th and Limit at 8:28 Tuesday night (Jan. 7) for careless and imprudent driving and an equipment violation. Upon contact with the occupants of the vehicle, a passenger fled the vehicle on foot and was pursued by the detectives and other officers. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Darrell L. Perry of Warrensburg, was apprehended in t

The Mothers Against Methamphetamine are very dedicated to helping educate Sedalia and the neighboring communities about methamphetamine. It's a huge problem in our area that affects not only those who use, but their families and friends.

The CMA awards took place last week, and one of the big headlines was that Kacey Musgraves song "Follow Your Arrow" was censored. The word "joint" was removed from her performance. Which was interesting to me because they left the word "crack" (as in cocaine) in the song.

Unfortunately, Missouri and Pettis County has a drug problem. I think we've all heard it in the news or seen it on the streets. Meth is a problem. Our Drug Enforcement officers do a great job of busting up labs and dealers, but then what?  What happens to the people who are addicted to this dangerous substance?  What happens to their families, who have watched their loved ones go through this stru

Kenny Rogers has been a country music superstar for decades, enjoying the kind of longevity that most artists would sever a limb for. As an icon and a legend in his genre, he doesn't need to resort to pulling publicity stunts like Miley Cyrus, daughter of fellow country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, in order to grab (and hold on to) people's attention. So don't expect him to.

Just after 4:00 this morning (July 4), the Sedalia Police Department STING unit served a no-knock search warrant  along with other officers at Apt. 1 at 1319 South Osage. Upon entry to the apartment, officers located one adult and one child. The press release states the adult resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody without injury.

Yesterday (May 29), the Sedalia Police Department STING Unit and other officers served a search warrant at 2123 West Main. Upon arrival, the residence was secured as well as the occupant. During the search, police found marijuana, drug packaging supplies, digital scale, prescription pills and $1309 in cash.

To the surprise of no one, Lance Armstrong is finally coming clean about using performance enhancing drugs. But is it too late?