Sedalia, according to the December 1881 issues of The Sedalia Democrat, fell victim to a wave of criminal activity. Reports of muggings and thefts appear daily in the newspaper, as do stories of con games perpetrated on the unsuspecting. The city police and county sheriff worked diligently to apprehend the perpetrators, but with little success. The Dec. 17, 1881, Democrat notes two such crimes.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers Inc. will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Parkview Christian Church Family Life Center, 1405 E. 16th St. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-12.

The Pettis County Crime Stoppers Organization will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Christian Church Family Life Center, 1405 E. 16th St.

The agency annually releases statistics crimes that are motivated by various forms of prejudice including race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity and disability.

The agency annually releases statistics crimes that are motivated by various forms of prejudice including race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity and disability.

Crime Stoppers if offering a reward for information about a business burglary that occurred earlier this month.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a recent spate of vandalism in the Sedalia area involving pellet or BB guns, according to a news release from the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents who live on Camp Branch Road have unfortunately become accustomed to finding their mailboxes bashed, smashed and otherwise damaged.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public on the recent theft of an air conditioner from New Bethel Methodist Church on U.S. Highway 65.

Too many people are caught up in the belief that because they are on a military installation it is automatically more secure than living and working off base.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers is asking the public for information regarding the theft of batteries from a local business.

Following the national trend, the Sedalia Police Department saw a 9.44 percent decrease in the number of crimes reported in 2009.

The purpose of the comment function on The Sedalia Democrat website is to allow readers to interact with each other and create a dialogue about community issues.

The Pettis County Crime Stoppers Organization will host a spaghetti dinner fund raiser from 5 to 8 tonight at Parkview Christian Church Family Life Center, 1405 E. 15th St.  

MARSHALL — The 20-year-old man on trial for the murder of an elderly Marshall couple denied he committed the crimes Friday and testified that he never implicated other suspects. He also contended police fabricated his statements.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers will host a barbecue chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Liberty Park Shelter House No. 1, near the Optimist train.

Crime here increased slightly last year, according to a report recently released by the Sedalia Police Department.

Police have ruled out a crime in the death of a Sedalia woman.

Crime Stoppers is asking for information related to a copper wire theft.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person involved in a crime that destroyed nearly $20,000 worth of children’s vaccines earlier this month.

During the 1920s, Sedalia experienced a downturn to the economy that foreshadowed the grim days of the Great Depression. The railroad strike of 1922 shut down work at the Missouri Pacific Shops and the Katy Shops. Because so many men were not working, local businesses suffered. Local banks suffered, partly as a result of the strike, and partly due to poor management.

Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for information leading to an arrest following the theft of farm equipment.

Pettis County Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the property damage and burglary of a vacant home southwest of Sedalia.