Local law enforcement agencies reported few arrests or disturbances over the Fourth of July weekend.
Both the Sedalia Police Department and the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office received grants to put additional officers on the roadways Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Neither agency reported any disturbances related to fireworks and made few arrests during the holiday.
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