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Sedalia Teen Reaches Plea Deal After Dirtbike Chase
18-year-old Brodie D. Phillips will serve 45 days in jail for careless driving.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A Sedalia, Missouri teenager named Brodie D. Phillips has reached a plea deal with prosecutors after leading police on a chase through the city last October while riding a dirtbike. Phillips was originally facing seven charges, including assault and aggravated fleeing, but the state has dropped all but one misdemeanor charge for careless and imprudent driving, to which Phillips has pleaded guilty. As part of the agreement, Phillips will serve a 45-day sentence in the county jail.
Why it matters
High-speed chases involving dirtbikes or other off-road vehicles in urban areas can pose a serious risk to public safety, leading to increased scrutiny of law enforcement tactics and calls for stronger penalties. This case highlights the challenges prosecutors face in balancing public safety concerns with offering plea deals to reduce court backlogs.
The details
According to the police report, the chase began at Vermont Park in Sedalia last October when officers attempted to stop Phillips on his dirtbike. Phillips allegedly drove his bike directly at an officer who was trying to apprehend him, before the bike stalled out and he was arrested. Phillips later told police the bike had mechanical issues, but he denied intentionally driving at the officer.
- The chase occurred in October 2025 in Sedalia, Missouri.
- Phillips reached a plea deal with prosecutors on February 5, 2026.
- Phillips will serve a 45-day jail sentence as part of the plea agreement.
The players
Brodie D. Phillips
An 18-year-old resident of Sedalia, Missouri who was charged with several offenses after leading police on a dirtbike chase in the city.
Pettis County Prosecutors
The prosecutors in Pettis County, Missouri who reached a plea deal with Phillips, dropping most of the charges against him.
Sedalia Police
The law enforcement agency that pursued and apprehended Phillips after the dirtbike chase in Sedalia.
What’s next
The judge will determine if Phillips will be allowed to serve his 45-day sentence on work release or in the county jail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges prosecutors face in balancing public safety concerns with offering plea deals to reduce court backlogs, as well as the risks posed by high-speed chases involving off-road vehicles in urban areas.
