Deputies Arrest Sedalian After Finding Large Amount of Meth, Cash

Pettis County deputies arrested Darrell L. Crain of Sedalia, at 14th and Kentucky Saturday just before 1 a.m. Saturday after conducting a traffic stop.

During the stop, deputies requested the assistance the SPD's K-9 unit. The unit responded and alerted on the vehicle.

Deputies searched the vehicle, and discovered a large amount of methamphetamine and a stolen firearm.

Crain was then taken into custody and charged with possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deputies also seized a large amount of cash believed to be profits from sales of illegal drugs.

The Mid-MO Drug Task Force, along with SPD officers, assisted deputies at the scene.

The Pettis County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information about suspicious drug activity to contact them at 827-0052 or call the TIPS hotline at 827-TIPS (8477).