Sedalia Police Reports for April 12, 2024

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports.

Thursday evening, Officers conducted a vehicle stop at West 16th Street and South Beacon Avenue. Officers made contact with the driver, and checked his information with Dispatch. The driver had a revoked driving status*. Isai Ramirez Tello, 34, of Sedalia, was arrested on a charge of Driving While Revoked. Tello was issued a municipal citation with a court date, and was able to call a valid driver to pick up the vehicle before being released from the scene.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 100 block of South Prospect Avenue to investigate a disturbance late Thursday night. Upon arrival, Officers were able to complete an investigation and document it in the report.

Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East 10th Street to investigate a report of burglary that occurred in the past. Officers were dispatched to the address on the evening of April 6th. Upon arrival, Officers gathered enough information to generate a report and begin an investigation.

On the evening of April 11th, Officers were dispatched to the Police Station lobby for a report of a cell phone that was found in the 1600 block of South Beacon Avenue. The reporting party turned in an Android cell phone with a black and red case. The phone had service from Cricket Wireless. The owner is unknown. The phone was secured into evidence as found property.

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Wednesday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to Central Bank, 301 West Broadway Boulevard, in reference to a theft. Officers gathered information for a report.

Thursday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the Liberty Park apartments, 1400 Liberty Park Boulevard. Diggy Nine stated that someone stole approximately $350 worth of cash from their apartment.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of North Engineer and East Howard Street Wednesday morning. The vehicle had a defective brake light. Officers discovered the driver did not have a valid license. Alissa Dotson, 24, of Sedalia, was issued a summons on a charge of Operator’s License Required. The driver awaits future court dates.

Thursday morning, Officers were dispatched to a phone call regarding fraud. The fraud occurred in the 3200 block of Buckingham Drive, and was in reference to a fraudulent use of a credit device. Officers gathered information for a report.

Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Winchester Drive in reference to a stolen vehicle report Thursday morning. It is unknown at this time if the vehicle was actually stolen, or repossessed. The lien holder was unable to confirm or deny, but strongly urged the caller to wait 24 hours for updates.

Wednesday evening, Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West Broadway Boulevard and Winchester Drive on a vehicle that was speeding. Officers identified the driver and discovered his driving status was revoked**. Sidney L. Hettinger, 66, of Leonard, Missouri, was placed under arrest for Driving While Revoked. Hettinger was transported to the Pettis County Jail.

*Casenet 11PT-CR01294 notes Tello pled guilty to a charge of Excessive BAC in 2012, and was convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in 2021.

**09LE-CV00259 in Casenet shows Hettinger was involved in a petition regarding “CC Refus Breath 302.750/577.04”. This incident referred to an instance where Hettinger allegedly refused an order to breathalyze, which can lead to a revocation of Missouri Driver’s privileges. Other than a ticket for No Seat Belt in 2018, there is no other ticket, citation or listing in the last ten years from Hettinger.