Pettis County Sheriff’s Reports for July 16, 2024

Updated: This article was updated to reflect that Pettis County Deputies investigated an animal neglect case at a residence in the 1500 block of Crestview, Sedalia. 

This article is compiled from reports issued by the Pettis County Sheriff's Office.

Very early Sunday morning, Pettis County Deputies responded to a report of a wrong way driver travelling northbound in the southbound lanes of US 65 Highway from Highway 52. Deputies stopped the suspect vehicle with the help of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers. The vehicle was still northbound in the southbound lanes at US 65 just north of Westmoreland Road. The vehicle was a white Toyota Corolla with Missouri registration. Deputies made contact with the driver, who spoke very little English. Beside the driver, was an adult female passenger in the front seat and three children in the back seats (the report notes the children were all property restrained). The passenger also spoke very little English, and her teenage daughter translated. Through translation, it was learned the driver had no valid driver’s license. Leonardo Barrios, 33, of Goodman Missouri, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Barrios was booked in on three charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the 2nd Degree, Operating A Motor Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License, and Careless and Imprudent Driving. Barrios was placed on a 24-hour hold, with bond set at $1500 cash or surety.

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On Friday evening, Deputies investigated an animal neglect case at a residence in the 1500 block of Crestview Drive in Sedalia. Charges are being requested regarding this case.

Saturday night, Pettis County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at US 65 Highway and Duke Drive on a vehicle that had no tail lights. The driver was found to be operating a vehicle without a license. Allen Alexander Jr., 23, of Knob Noster, was placed under arrest. Alexander was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and release pending charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License (3rd Or Subsequent Offense).