Crack Cocaine Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests, Drug & Weapon Seizures by SPD

Beginning in August 2025, investigators with the Sedalia Police Department’s Crime Resolution Unit initiated an investigation into individuals involved in the distribution of crack cocaine in the Sedalia area.

In an effort to gather intelligence and identify all individuals involved in the drug trafficking organization, investigators conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine over a three-month period. As these purchases were made, probable cause was developed for state charges related to distributing a controlled substance within a protected location against individuals who repeatedly conducted sales.

During the course of the investigation, investigators identified a suspect believed to be transporting large quantities of cocaine into the Sedalia/Pettis County area for the purpose of manufacturing crack cocaine and distributing it to individuals from whom investigators had purchased crack cocaine. The suspect was identified as Sarandon A. Staten, 31.

On November 19, 2025, the case was presented to a Pettis County Grand Jury, resulting in indictments against seven individuals from whom crack cocaine was purchased during the investigation. Arrest warrants were subsequently issued for those individuals.

On November 25, 2025, search warrants were executed at three separate residences known to be involved in illegal drug activity related to the investigation. At 1305 East 14th Street, the residence identified as belonging to Sarandon Staten, a search warrant was served and Staten was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the residence and a vehicle resulted in the seizure of more than one half pound of cocaine, nearly one ounce of crack cocaine, approximately three pounds of marijuana, an illegally possessed firearm, and U.S. currency believed to be proceeds from illegal drug sales. Staten was arrested, transported to the Pettis County Jail, and placed on a 24-hour hold.

Investigators then executed a search warrant at 517 North Washington Avenue, a residence believed to be used by Staten and other members of the organization to manufacture crack cocaine. Willie Bernard Carter Sr., 75, was taken into custody without incident. During a search of the residence, investigators located cocaine and items consistent with crack cocaine manufacturing. Carter was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold pending state charges.

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A third search warrant was served at 619 East Boonville Street, where Brad A. Cole, 40, was taken into custody without incident. At the time of entry, investigators determined Cole was attempting to destroy evidence in a bathroom. During the search, investigators recovered illegally possessed firearms, ammunition, cocaine, approximately ten pounds of marijuana, and U.S. currency believed to be proceeds from illegal drug sales. Cole was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold.

As a result of the arrest warrants issued earlier that day, Sedalia Police Department investigators and patrol officers began locating and arresting additional individuals with active warrants. The individuals arrested are as follows:

Jeffery A. Boggs, 68 years old
Pettis County warrant for three counts of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location.
o $150,000 surety/$5,000 cash only bond provided
o At the time Jeffery was arrested, investigators also served a search warrant at his residence, 618 W Cooper St, whereupon detectives located crack cocaine. Additional state charges will be sought.

Tiffany S. Boggs, 55 years old
Pettis County warrant for one count of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location.
o $25,000 surety/$5,000 cash only bond provided

Chiron B. Webb, 34 years old
Pettis County warrant for one count of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location and two counts of distribution of a controlled substance.
o $150,000 surety/$5,000 cash bond provided

Kelvin Q. Newbill, 62 years old
Pettis County warrant for two counts of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location.
o $100,000 surety/$5,000 cash bond provided

George C. Smith, 61 years old
Pettis County warrant for one count of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location and three counts of distribution of a controlled substance.
o $100,000 surety/$5,000 cash only bond provided

George Johnson, 40 years old – currently incarcerated in Lafayette County
Pettis County warrant for one count of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location.
o $50,000 surety/$5,000 cash only bond provided

Dale P. Boggs, 66 years old – STILL AT LARGE
Pettis County warrant for one count of distribution of a controlled substance within a protected location.
o $25,000 surety/$5,000 cash only bond provided

On November 26, 2025 charges were filed on Sarandon Staten and Brad Cole by the Pettis County Prosecutor’s Office as a result of the investigation. State charges are as follows:
Sarandon A. Staten
o Trafficking drugs 2nd degree – cocaine
o Delivery of a controlled substance – crack cocaine
o Manufacturing a controlled substance – crack cocaine
o Possession of a controlled substance – marijuana
o Unlawful possession of a firearm
o Unlawful use of a weapon
o NO BOND ISSUED
Brad Cole
o Possession of a controlled substance – cocaine
o Unlawful possession of a firearm
o Unlawful use of a weapon
o Armed criminal action
o Tampering with physical evidence for a felony
o Distribution of a controlled substance – marijuana
o $100,000 Cash Only Bond

During the course of the investigation, detectives seized two vehicles that were used to transport crack cocaine for distribution. One vehicle was owned by Jeffrey Boggs, and the other was owned by Tiffany Boggs. Detectives will seek civil forfeiture of both vehicles through the court process.

Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Sedalia Police Department would like to thank the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Mid Missouri Drug Task Force for their assistance in these investigations.

The Sedalia Police Department’s Crime Resolution Unit takes narcotics distribution investigations seriously and remains committed to identifying, investigating, and arresting individuals involved in drug trafficking. The Crime Resolution Unit will continue to work proactively and diligently to hold offenders accountable and enhance the safety and well-being of Sedalia residents. Should you have any information or tips, please email cru@sedaliapolice.com.

-- Photo of evidence was collected from the Sarandon Staten search warrant at 1305 East 14th Street.

Sedalia Mayor Andrew Dawson shared the following statement:
“I want to thank the men and women of the Sedalia Police Department for their outstanding work in a major crack-cocaine investigation. Over several months, our Crime Resolution Unit carried out careful, detailed work that led to multiple arrests, the seizure of dangerous drugs and weapons, and the disruption of a drug network operating in our community.

Their professionalism, patience, and dedication made this operation safe and successful. I am also grateful for the strong teamwork shown by the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force. Because of their efforts, Sedalia is safer today.

Our officers work hard every day to protect our neighborhoods, and I appreciate the commitment they continue to show to the people of our city. If you have information that can help ongoing investigations, please contact the Crime Resolution Unit at cru@sedaliapolice.com.”