Woman Arrested for Assault by SPD After Spitting on Officer

Sedalia Police responded to the area of West 14th Street and South Park Avenue Jan. 19 in reference to a disturbance.

Officers made contact with the victim, who stated a female subject attempted to get her dog to attack the victim. Officers later made contact with the suspect, who spit on an Officer during the course of the arrest.

Nickie E. Smith, 37, of Sedalia, was arrested for Assault in the 4th Degree, Harassment with the Intent to Frighten or Disturb Another Person, and Assault on a Peace Officer.