Sedalia Police Crime reports for July 18, 2019

Sedalia Police reports 7-18-19

On Tuesday around 9 p.m., Sedalia Police took a report of a possible arson in a garage behind a residence in the 1000 block of E. 9th which caused $200 of damage, including a chair that was burned, as well as smoke damage to sheeting and trusses. No arrests have been made.

A fugitive from justice was arrested by Sedalia Police on Wednesday afternoon. 47-year-old Christopher R. Owen was taken into custody in the 1600 block of South Brown after they were contacted by the Omaha Nebraska Police Department and notified of Owen's whereabouts. He was taken to the Pettis County Jail on a 24-hour hold, pending extradition.

On Thursday at 5th and Engineer, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a VW bearing a plate that belonged to a Dodge. A computer check revealed that 19-year-old Zachary Tyler Pulliam of Sedalia was wanted on a Municipal FTA warrant. He was taken into custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a $60 bond. He now has an August 21 court date.

On Wednesday, 37-year-old Christina Marie Clark of Sedalia was taken into custody at Municipal Court, 200 South Osage, for a four-day, court-ordered detention. Clark was transported to the Pettis County Jail.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday evening at 6oo West Pettis, which led to a warrant check in the 400 block of North Prospect. 32-year-old Robert Paul Farr was wanted on a Miller County warrant (amphetamine possession) and was taken to the Pettis County Jail with no bond.

Two people were arrested Tuesday night just before 9 p.m. at Motel 6, 3402 West Broadway. 27-year-old Michael D. Thomlinson and 26-year-old Shawna C. Cochran were taken into custody. Thomlinson was wanted on a Moniteau County warrant for a traffic offense. His bond was $125. Cochran was wanted on Pettis County warrant (drugs) with a $25,000 cash bond.

On Tuesday, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop at 16th and Carr on a vehicle with no license plate lights. A computer check revealed that 28-year-old Joseph M. Warren of Sedalia was wanted on a Morgan County warrant. His bond was $50.

On Tuesday, Sedalia Police investigated a property damage complaint in the 300 block of North Hill. Investigation revealed there was no damage, but 23-year-old Caleb Paul Bartlett was wanted on a Pettis County warrant. His bond was $620.50. He now has a July 23 court date.

Pettis County deputies took a report from a woman who said that her dog was stolen from her yard between 5:30 and 10 p.m. Tuesday night. Possible suspect information was provided.