Sedalia Police Crime Reports for May 14, 2019

Sedalia Police reports 5-14-19

Sedalia Police arrested 36-year-old Amanda Bobbitt after responding to a call of a burglary in progress in the 500 block of W. 7th on Sunday afternoon. Investigation revealed there was no burglary, but one suspect was wanted on a Morgan County warrant for probation violation. Bobbitt was taken to the Pettis County Jail with no bond.

On Friday night around 10:30 p.m., 19-year-old Bailey Wayne Bardin called police to turn himself in on a Pettis County warrant for possession of a controlled substance and 4th degree domestic assault. Bardin was taken into custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a $7,500 cash or surety bond.

Sedalia Police took a hit-and-run report on Friday around 4:30 p.m. According to the report, the victims rear-ended a vehicle at Broadway and Ingram. The driver of the vehicle that was hit got out and assaulted the passenger, then fled the scene. Both vehicles had heavy damage, the report stated. The suspect was later identified, and state charges are being requested.

Sedalia Police took a burglary report from a woman in the 300 block of E. 2nd on Friday morning. According to the report, the burglary occurred between April 30 and May 9. Tools valued at $1,500 were stolen from the residence.

On Friday, Sedalia Police arrested 47-year-old Sean Sebastian Burke in the 600 block of S. Lafayette after police investigated a complaint from the 900 block of North William Parkhurst. The report alleged that Burke called the company's customer service line and threatened to blow up the building and shoot their employees. Burke was later located and arrested for making a terrorist threat.

Sedalia Police took a report from a woman who said when she returned home to the 2500 block of Albert Lee, her front door was kicked in and was standing open at 2:58 a.m. Saturday. Taken was a fireproof lock box containing money and personal documents.

On Friday, Sedalia Police responded to the area of 12th and Prospect on a report of two vehicles shooting at each other. Upon arrival, both vehicles were gone. The victim said he was followed by a maroon van that he did not recognize.

Sedalia Police took a theft report in the 400 block of N. Quincy Saturday. Taken was a lawnmower ramp, valued at $244.

Dollar General, 4215 E. Broadway, reported that a male and female entered the store at 8:05 a.m. Friday, and left without paying for several items.

On Friday, a woman reported to police that someone used her bank card to make a $122.29 purchase at Tractor Supply, 3901 W. Broadway, in Sedalia.

On Saturday at 9:15 p.m., and officer was flagged down at 9th and Marshall for a disturbance. Investigation revealed one party struck another, causing minor injuries. 30-year-old Heather D. Franken of Sedalia, was arrested and charged with 3rd degree domestic assault. She was transported to the Pettis County Jail.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a green Chevy van at 15th and Kentucky around 5:20 p.m. Friday. 33-year-old Byron Alfred Guider, Jr., was found to be driving while revoked. Guider was taken to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released.

On Saturday, 36-year-old Jackie Dean Gresham of Sedalia admitted he stole a $1.36 snack cake from Break Time, according to a report. Gresham was issued a Municipal summons with a court date of June 19.

On Sunday, a citizen found a debit card on the WalMart lot and turned it in to Sedalia Police.

On Saturday, Break Time, 318 W. Broadway, reported a shoplifter to police.

BreakTime, 808 E. Broadway, reported a female shoplifter at 2:55 a.m. Saturday.

Sedalia Police took a theft report in the 3200 block of E. Broadway shortly after midnight Sunday. Taken was a motorcycle from a detached garage.

Sedalia Police took a fake $5 bill into evidence on Saturday. A report stated a garage sale was held in the 1000 block of E. 16th, and when the proceeds were counted, the fake bill appeared.

Two Sedalians were arrested in Lafayette County by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Monday at 4:45 p.m. 24-year-old Tyler J. Evans, and 42-year-old Tiffanie L. O'Malley, both of Sedalia, were both charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (meth), and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. They were taken to the Lafayette County Jail on a 24-hour hold. According to Sedalia Police, they are suspects in the shooting of Sean Clark, 32, on Monday around noon in the 500 block of E. 2nd Street. The pair were traveling on I-70 when the MSHP made a traffic stop on their vehicle. Additional charges of 1st Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Armed Criminal Action and Felon in Possession of a Firearm were submitted against Evans, while additional charges of 1st Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Armed Criminal Action and Hindering Prosecution were submitted against O'Malley. The two are reportedly mother and son.