Sedalia Police Department officers, Sedalia School District 200 officials, the Pettis County Juvenile Office and the district’s School Resource Officer are continuing an investigation into vandalism that occurred at Smith-Cotton Junior High School on Halloween night.
Black and gold spray paint was found on the building and eggs were thrown at its doors, windows and walls. In addition, a vehicle belonging to a school district employee was also spray painted. School Resource Officer John Cline estimated the damage to be approximately $3,000.
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