Sedalia Police Crime Reports and MSHP Accident Reports: Afternoon of January 3, 2014

The following Sedalia Police crime reports and Missouri State Highway Patrol accident reports are from the afternoon of Jan. 3, 2014.

18-year-old Sedalia man arrested for stealing at Walmart

Around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, police were dispatched to the Walmart Store on a theft complaint. Upon arrival, officers met with asset protection personnel, who reported that the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Paul Kukharets of Sedalia, removed items from their original package and put them in his pocket. He was stopped at the east door according to the police report and the items were recovered. Police arrested Kukharets and transported him to the Pettis County jail pending a $533.50 bond on a charge of stealing.

Sedalia man arrested on warrants during a disturbance Thursday night

At 10:17 Thursday night, Sedalia police responded to a residence in the 1300 block of South Osage. Upon arrival, officers made contact with 27-year-old Kcy Curtis of the residence who reportedly had a Pettis County warrant and two municipal warrants. Curtis was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail pending a total of $382.50 cash only bonds.

Identification thief sought Thursday evening

On Thursday evening, a victim came to the Sedalia Police Department to report a case of identification theft. According to the victim, someone used her information to obtain credit reports and credit cards without her knowledge or consent.

Family Dollar reports food theft Tuesday

Just after 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, a complainant at Family Dollar located in the 600 block of South Hancock reported the theft of a $2 box of Macaroni and Cheese. There are no suspects.

Pettis County accident reported Wednesday night

At 8:20 Wednesday night, the Missouri State Highway patrol assisted by the Pettis County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident that occurred on Route “Y” just west of Shady Lane in Pettis County. The accident reportedly happened as the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer, 17-year-old Anna Mefford of Sedalia, lost control of the vehicle on a snow-covered roadway. The vehicle then traveled off the roadway and overturned, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. Mefford received minor injuries in the crash, but refused treatment at the scene.