Sedalia Police Reports for December 26, 2019

Sedalia Police reports 12-26-19

On Wednesday night around 10 p.m., Sedalia Police investigated a burglary at Bryant Motor Company, 2901 S. Limit. A search of the area revealed no one, but a garage window was broken, according to the report.

On Wednesday at 5 p.m., Sedalia Police responded to the 1000 block of North Grand on a medical that involved a domestic assault and an attempted suicide. According to a report, the victim said she had a hole in her leg from an object that was thrown at her. The male suspect, who appeared to be unconscious, was contacted. He was awoken by police and he immediately became combative. 31-year-old James E. Chapman of Sedalia was arrested for 3rd degree assault on a law enforcement officer, 3rd degree domestic assault and resisting arrest. He was taken to the Pettis County Jail on a 24-hour hold, pending the formal filing of charges.

On Dec. 17, Sedalia Police took a property damage report from a man who said someone backed into his vehicle at 3185 W. Broadway, and then left the area. Contact was made with the other driver and information was gathered for a report. No charges were filed.

On Wednesday at 3:08 a.m., Sedalia Police took a report from someone who said that his 2006 Mercedes, which was parked on the street in front of his residence in the 500 block of W. 5th, was backed into and damaged.

On Wednesday, Sedalia Police took a report from a man who said someone broke into his apartment between 2:30 and 3:50 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Carr and stole $640 of items.

On Wednesday morning, a woman reported a burglary in the 3400 block of Water Tower Road. A total of $26,500 of items were stolen.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to come to a complete stop at Broadway and Wagner at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. A computer check revealed that 59-year-old Darcy L. Shipley of Sedalia was driving while revoked. She was taken to the SPD, where she was fingerprinted and released with a summons.

Menard's, 4400 Wisconsin, reported a theft on Christmas Eve just before 1 p.m. As the suspect was attempting to leave the store, he was confronted by employees. He then handed merchandise back to them. It was later determined that he left with additional items. Security footage was available of the incident, it was noted.

On Tuesday around 7 p.m., Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop at Osage and Broadway. According to a report, the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle was detected by the officer. A subsequent search revealed marijuana. A computer check also revealed that the driver, 36-year-old Ladawn R. Villarreal of Knob Noster, was driving while revoked. She was taken to the Pettis County Jail, where she was booked and released for possession of marijuana and driving while suspended.

On Tuesday evening around 9 p.m., Sedalia Police placed 38-year-old Nathaniel M. Willson of Sedalia into protective custody after officers responded to a medical call in the 1100 block of W. 3rd. He was transported to Bothwell Regional Health Center for treatment and released to family. There were no charges filed.

On Tuesday night around 11:15 p.m., Sedalia Police responded to the 1800 block of Vermont on an infant who digested methamphetamine. Officers removed the infant from the custody of the mother and took the baby to Bothwell Regional Health Center for observation and medical treatment. The mother, 24-year-old Lydia Tenisee Antwiler of Sedalia, was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail, where she was charged with 1st degree endangering the welfare of a child, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

On Tuesday at 8:50 p.m., Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda bearing a plate that checked to a Mercury at 4th and Lafayette. According to a report, the driver, 31-year-old Brian K. Johnson of Sedalia, was wanted on three warrants – a parole violation with no bond, a Pettis County warrant with a $5,000 cash or surety bond, and a Pettis County warrant for 4th degree domestic assault with a $2,500 cash or surety bond. He was also found to be driving while suspended. Johnson was taken to the Pettis County Jail.

On Monday afternoon, Real Life Church, 110 W. 24th reported damage to their sign in the parking lot. Someone threw an object at the sign, breaking the side facing east. The damage occurred overnight Dec. 19 – 20. There are no suspects.