Sedalia Police Crime and MSHP Accident Reports: Afternoon of October 31, 2013

The following Sedalia Police crime reports and Missouri State Highway Patrol accident reports are from the afternoon of Oct. 31, 2013.

Illegally parked vehicle results in arrest on drug charges for a Sedalia man

At 1:38 this morning, Sedalia police observed a vehicle in the area of 9th and Thompson Ave. that was parked in violation of city ordinance. The police report also states three people were sitting in the vehicle with the lights and engine turned off. Upon contact with the occupants, one subject identified as 21-year-old Bo Simmons was found to be in possession of cocaine, a prescription drug (Clonazepam) without a prescription and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken to Pettis County jail and placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges.

Lafayette County accident injures a 62-year-old Lake Lotawana woman

Just before midnight Wednesday night, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a one-vehicle injury accident on Route “Z” just south of Mountain View Road in Lafayette County. The accident reportedly occurred as a 2000 Chevrolet driven by 62-year-old Shari Paulsell of Lake Lotawana traveled off the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Paulsell received moderate injuries in the accident and was transported to Centerpoint Hospital by SNI-Valley EMS for treatment.

Jackson County accident involves Benton and Johnson County residents

At 4:40 Tuesday morning a three-vehicle accident in Jackson County resulted in injuries for Benton County and Johnson County residents. According to the accident report, the accident occured on Route “F” South of Cummins Road in Jackson County. The accident occurred as the Southbound 1993 Pontiac Bonneville driven by 50-year-old Luanna Geyser of Lincoln crossed the center line and struck the Northbound 2007 Pontiac G6 driven by Casey Grow of Warrensburg. The report then states the Geyser vehicle then struck a 1999 Kenworth with a trailer driven by 51-year-old Stanley Kendrick of Holden. Geyser suffered moderate injuries in the accident and was transported by SNI Valley EMS to Centerpoint Hospital. The other two drivers refused treatment at the scene.