Sedalia Man Arrested & Faces Charges of Sodomy, Child Abuse

On Wednesday at approximately 6 a.m., members of the Special Response Team (SRT), Criminal Investigations and Crime Resolution Unit responded to 707 E 11th St to serve an investigative search warrant.

Upon arrival at the residence, entry was made and contact was made with an adult male subject. The male was detained without incident.

A detailed search was later conducted by Detectives, where opioids, marijuana and various drug paraphernalia items were located.

At the conclusion of the investigation, the male was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold.

The suspect and charges being requested are as follows:

18-year-old Jesse L Rubio:

Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Unlawful Use of a Weapon x2
Abuse of a Child
Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree