Sedalia Police Reports For December 2nd, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

On the afternoon of November 25th, Sedalia Police initiated a traffic stop on a blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan at the Jiffy Stop store, 1722 West Broadway. Officers ran all occupants through Dispatch, who advised the passenger had a possible warrant out of Pettis County for Non Support. The warrant was confirmed, and Officers arrested Jennifer R. Church, 33, of Sedalia, and then transported her to the Pettis County Jail. Church had a bond set at $500 cash only.

In the early morning hours of November 27th, Officers responded to the Saline/Pettis County line for a transfer of a wanted person. Officers picked up Tonya S. Martin, 42, of Marshall, who had a Sedalia Municipal warrant for Probation Violation on original charges of Operating a Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. Martin was transported back into the city and to the Pettis County Jail. Martin was given a court date.

On the night of November 26th, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East 3rd and South Lamine Avenue for a license violation. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Robert W. Lawson, 63, of Sedalia was arrested for felony Possession of a Controlled Substance.

On the morning of November 26th, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of West 16th Street and South Limit Avenue for an equipment violation. Two occupants in the vehicle had active warrants for their arrest. Paris C. Hill, 27, of Windsor, was arrested for a felony Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hill has a bond set at $10,000. Jessica Jean Henderson, 29, of Nelson, Missouri, was found to have two Failure to Appear warrants and an active Pettis County warrant. Henderson's Pettis County warrant was for Property Damage in the 2nd Degree, and two Failure to Appear warrants for Operating a Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility.

Early Sunday morning, Officers conducted a subject check near the intersection of West 16th and South Harrison Avenue. The subject fled from Officers on foot, but was captured a short distance away. The subject had three active Pettis County warrants for Failure to Appear, and also had marijuana on his person. Roderick Rebato Vose, 32, of Sedalia, was arrested for his Failure to Appear warrants on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Vose was also arrested for Resisting Arrest and Possession of Marijuana.

Saturday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Casey's store, 1909 West Main Street for an equipment violation. A passenger in the vehicle, Bruce A. Gullet, 34, of Sedalia was found to be in possession of a controlled pill. Gullet was arrested for felony Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Officers responded to the 500 block of South Ohio, the Fitter's 5th Street Pub Saturday night for a report of a physical disturbance. While Officers were on scene, a male subject began screaming after he was told to leave. James Henry Kreisel, 24, of Sedalia, was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Kreisel was held on a 12 hour protective custody hold. Kriesel has a city court date for a Loud Noise Violation. Another male subject failed to obey lawful orders and resisted Officers attempting to place him under arrest. After a short struggle, the male subject was detained and transported to the Pettis County Jail. At the jail, Zachary Allen Kronk, 24, was placed on a 12 hour protective custody hold. Municipal charges of Failure to Obey, Resisting Arrest and Public Peace Disturbance are being requested for Kronk.

Saturday morning, Officers conducted a vehicle check in the parking lot of 800 Ruth Ann Drive. Carrie Rachel Galloway, 38, of Sedalia, had two active warrants for her arrest. Galloway had an active felony Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Delivery of a Controlled Substance at a County Jail, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Transfer Plates. Galloway also had a Pettis County warrant for Resisting Arrest. Galloway was arrested on the warrants with no stated bond.

Early Saturday morning, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a white SUV that was driving without its headlights on and was swerving all over the road. When Officers made contact with the driver, the strong smell of intoxicants was detected. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated. Chance Richard Crosswhite, 23, of Green Ridge, was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department, where he provided a breath sample that showed his BAC was above 0.08. Crosswhite was then transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released. A request for charges of Driving While Intoxicated has been submitted to the prosecutor.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 400 block of East Broadway Boulevard for a report of a car door in the roadway Saturday evening. The door was collected and transported to the Police Headquarters, where it was placed into evidence as found property.

Last Friday afternoon, an Officer was dispatched to the Sedalia Automotive South location, 3701 South Limit Avenue, in reference to a theft report. An employee stated someone took a wheel and tire off of one of the vehicles in the parking lot. The total value of the items taken was $150.00.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the MVCAA Head Start at 700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in reference to a sex crime Friday afternoon. Employees at the center called and said a male exposed himself to the employees and the children through the windows of the building while in the parking lot. The subject was apprehended nearby and taken into custody. Justin R. Rogers, 18, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24 hour hold pending state charges of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Juvenile, Sexual Misconduct in the 1st Degree, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Saturday morning, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered the driver had two Failure to Appear warrants from Pettis County on original charges of Driving While Intoxicated, two counts of Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of the Roadway. Charles Alden Loucks, 56, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was booked on his warrant. Total bond was set at $500.00 cash only.

Friday evening, Sedalia Police responded to the Wal Mart store, 3201 West Broadway, for a report of an altercation. Upon arrival, Officers met with a male subject who claimed he had been assaulted. The subject said he confronted a male subject about speeding in the parking lot and the male sucker punched him, leaving him unconscious. The subject said the assaulter then left the scene. After reviewing the camera video from the store, it was apparent the male subject Officers spoke with started the altercation and engaged in physical fighting. No charges are being pursued at this time.

On the afternoon of November 25th, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of North Missouri Avenue and West Jefferson Street. One subject in the vehicle was found to have two Pettis County warrants for Driving While Intoxicated and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License. David Eli Alexander, 23, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where his bond was set at $500 cash only.

Last Wednesday afternoon, Sedalia Police responded to the 100 block of South Prospect in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with the occupants, who had been involved in a physical altercation. During the course of the investigation, Officers were unable to determine a primary aggressor. One of the subjects was transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for an unrelated health issue. A 12 hour log has been entered.

Tuesday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Wilkerson Street and South Quincy Avenue for a license violation. The driver and a passenger in the vehicle had active warrants for their arrest. Erica Lynn Osburn, 38, of Sedalia, had two Failure to Appear warrants on original charges of Driving While Suspended and Operating a Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. Osburn's bond was set at $120.00. Timothy R. Barrett, 32, had an active warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle. Barrett also had a Failure to Appear warrant on an original charge of Failure to Affix Plates to Vehicle/Trailer.

Tuesday night, Officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of South Washington Avenue for a reported disturbance involving a child custody issue. During the course of the investigation, Officers took statements from a juvenile victim and witness regarding alleged child abuse. A male subject involved in the investigation was discovered to have a Pettis County warrant for an original charge of Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree. Andre Lamont Ward, 35, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where his bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety. The investigation regarding the alleged child abuse is ongoing.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 300 block of East 17th Street in reference to the homeowner's house being egged Tuesday night. The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday night, Officers responded to the 500 block of South Engineer for a report of a theft. Officers spoke with Daniel Hamilton, who stated he had a package stolen off of his porch while he was at work. A report has been completed.

On the evening of November 30th, Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East 5th Street for a disturbance. The caller stated a juvenile of the residence had a knife and was threatening to harm other residents. The juvenile was detained and later transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for evaluation. The incident is being referred to the Juvenile Office.

Just after noon on Monday, Officer responded to the 1500 block of South Limit in regards to a subject that was found unconscious in their vehicle. The subject was transported to the Bothwell Emergency Room. After the subject was transported, they were found to be in possession of drugs and a firearm. Charges have been submitted to the Pettis County Prosecutor. No further information was included in the report.

Monday afternoon, Sedalia Police took a report in the Police Department lobby in reference to a burglary. Donna Osbourn stated that between November 24th and November 26th, someone broke into a residence in the 500 block of South Engineer Avenue and stole items worth approximately $2,220.47.

Tuesday morning, Officers noticed a vehicle with no plate on the front and an expired plate on the rear of the vehicle, dated August 2019. When Officers tried to catch up to the vehicle, the vehicle ran several stop signs to avoid being stopped. Officers discontinued trying to stop the vehicle before a pursuit ensued, as the vehicle was approaching Broadway and Marvin. After discontinuing, the suspect vehicle went over the curb at 9th and Marvin, drove through the yard, and stopped at a shed in the backyard. The male suspect, with a beard, got out of the vehicle and went into a shed. Officers were told by a female in the shed that she was the driver. The actual driver was located in the shed. Robert Lee Brandkamp Jr., 38, of Sedalia, was arrested for Driving While Revoked, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Brandkamp was transported to the Pettis County Jail on a 24 hour hold pending the filing of charges by the prosecutor.

Monday morning, Officers met with Shaun Webb at the Third Street Mini Storage, 721 East 3rd Street, in reference to a theft. Webb stated that during the overnight hours, someone entered his storage unit and stole a generator and an air compressor. At the time of the report, the suspect has not been identified.

On the afternoon of November 30th, Sedalia Police were contacted by an out of state agency regarding the possible dissemination of pornographic imagery in Sedalia in 2014. A suspect is known, and further investigation is underway.

Monday afternoon, Sedalia Police met with the manager of the Casey's General Store located at 1601 East Broadway in the lobby of the Police Department in reference to a theft. She stated that on August 4th, a subject came into the business and wrote three separate checks to purchase goods. The checks have been since returned and Casey's remains unpaid. The suspect is known and the state charge of passing bad checks is being requested.