Sedalia Police Crime Reports for January 18, 2019

Sedalia Police reports 1-18-19

Sedalia Police conducted a warrant check on a passenger in a vehicle at Applebee's, 3320 W. Broadway, on Thursday around 10:40 p.m. A computer check revealed that 41-year-old Cecil Dwight Henry, II, of Warrensburg, was wanted on a $25,000 Johnson County warrant, three Lee's Summit warrants, and a probation violation for possession of a controlled substance. Henry was taken into custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a total bond amount of $25,600.

Sedalia Police, Sedalia Fire and PCAD responded to the 1200 block of South Osage around 4 p.m. Thursday on a medical call. Investigation determined that that the victim had overdosed on heroin. EMS provided medical assistance to the subject, and he regained consciousness. He was later transported to Bothwell Regional Heath Center.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop at 3rd and Lamine on a vehicle with no registration around 3:15 p.m. Thursday. A passenger in the vehicle, 29-year-old Kevin J. Hontz of La Monte, was wanted on a four Municipal warrants. He was taken in to custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a total bond amount of $700.

On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., 40-year-old Erik Mathew Elkins of Sedalia was arrested for trespassing in the 100 block of West 6th. Elkins was issued a Municipal court summons with a February court date.

On Thursday at 12:37 p.m. 40-year-old Erik Mathew Elkins of Sedalia was arrested for 1st degree criminal trespassing in the 400 block of West Pettis. Elkins was taken to the Pettis County Jail.

Sedalia Police responded to 28th and Washington Friday at 12:30 on a disturbance. According to a report, a suspect vehicle swerved at a group of subjects standing at roadside. The vehicle later returned with weapons, causing a confrontation. One of the subjects had a Benton County warrant. 19-year-old Jacob R. Gibbs of Sedalia was taken into custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a $300 cash or surety bond. He now has a Feb. 6 court date.

Sedalia Police were called to the Doo Southside, 4860 South Limit, to assist the Pettis County Sheriff's Department on a fight that occurred in the parking lot around 11:30 Wednesday night. When officers arrived, two men were on the ground fighting. Investigation revealed it was father and son. The two men were separated and restrained. 30-year-old Brendon A. Ebersold of St. Joseph, was determined to be the primary aggressor, and was taken into custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a 24-hour hold. He was charged with 3rd degree domestic assault, 3rd degree assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

On Jan. 18, Casey's General Store, 161 E. Broadway, reported that someone attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill while paying for fuel. According to management, the suspect is known to them and are regulars. They eventually paid for their fuel by other means and were not suspected of a crime.

On Jan. 17, two people reported fraudulent charges on their debit card that occurred between Dec. 31 and Jan. 14 in the 500 block of W. 5th. The suspect is known to the complainants. Charges are being pursued.

Sedalia Police conducted a warrant check in the 1700 block of S. Grand on Jan. 16 and discovered 27-year-old Jason R. Shields was wanted on a no-bond Pettis County warrant. Shields was taken into custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail.

On Jan. 16, a man reported that someone scratched both sides of his car in the 300 block of E. 2nd. The incident occurred sometime between 11 p.m. Jan. 12 and 6:45 p.m. Jan. 16.

On Jan. 15, a woman reported a hit-and-run that occurred to her vehicle while she was at work at 1500 Waterloo Drive.

On Jan. 14, a woman called police to say someone was trying to get into
her house, with the subject saying "please help me." When officers arrived, they found a white male at the back door, with the storm door open. According to a report, the subject was confused and then he was treated by PCAD and transported to Bothwell Regional Health Center. Trespassing charges were being requested.

On Jan. 11, a woman reported a stolen vehicle in the 3400 block of W. Broadway on Dec. 6. The suspect is known to the complainant.