Sedalia Police Crime Reports: Afternoon of April 1, 2013

The following Sedalia Police crime reports are from the afternoon of April 1, 2013.

20-year-old Sedalia man arrested for obstructing traffic

At 2:35 Sunday morning, Sedalia police responded to the area of 5th and Limit on a suspect running in the highway obstructing traffic. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspect cross the roadway twice, causing vehicles to stop. The suspect fled from officers and was apprehended after a foot pursuit. Arrested at the scene was 20-year-old Nathanael Bailey of Sedalia. At the time of the police report, Bailey was in the Pettis County Jail pending a $1099.50 bond on two counts of peace disturbance and resisting arrest.

Sedalia man faces resisting arrest charge following a domestic assault investigation

Around 7:45 Sunday night, Sedalia police responded to the 1300 block of South Harrison on a domestic disturbance call. Following an investigation, officers attempted to arrest the suspect, 22-year-old William Taylor of the residence. Taylor reportedly tried to flee the scene and had to be subdued by three people. The police report states that Taylor was arrested, taken to the Pettis County Jail and placed on 24-hour hold pending formal charges of 3rd degree domestic assault and resisting arrest.

Traffic stop Saturday night results in arrest for a 46-year-old Sedalia man

At 10:14 Saturday night, Sedalia police stopped a vehicle at 11th and Park for displaying a license plate of another vehicle. Upon contact with the driver, 46-year-old John D. Mullis of Sedalia, he was also found to be revoked. Mullis was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released pending charges of displaying license plates of another vehicle, receiving stolen property and driving while revoked.

Eldon woman arrested Saturday night for a probation/parole violation

Sedalia Police responded to a disturbance in the area of 4th and Summit around 9:00 Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, 28-year-old Brittni Grabb of Eldon, had a probation and parole violation out of Miller County. Grabb was arrested and taken to the Pettis County jail pending a cash only bond of $293.50.

Over $300 in merchandise purchased on a deceased woman’s account

At 10:39 Friday morning, a victim came to the police station to report a case of forgery. According to the victim, someone purchased $324.38 using her deceased mother’s bank account. The purchases were made at the Walmart store, where a security picture shows an elderly white man making the purchases. The victim could not identify the suspect but an investigation is ongoing.

Theft reports  reported to the Sedalia police Sunday

A female victim reported that thieves entered her home Sunday morning and stole a phone charger valued at $10.

Casey’s at 1909 West Main reported a gas drive off in the amount of $45.10. There were no suspects.