Sedalia Police Reports For February 10, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Tuesday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Bristol Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance. The victim stated that her husband punched her, pulled her hair, and threw her against the wall. The victim was transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center by PCAD. Karnes B. Mosok, 28, of Sedalia, was arrested for Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree and placed on a 24 hour hold pending state charges.

Monday night, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the lobby of the Police Department in reference to a warrant check. Officers made contact with the subject, who learned he had an outstanding warrant for Possession of Dangerous Drugs from Pettis County. Officers confirmed the warrant, and Hayden Wayne Martin, 20, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail. Martin was booked on the warrant, and bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.

Officers responded to the Sedalia Police Department Headquarters for a report of a stolen cell phone Tuesday night. Arturo Garcia reported dropping his cell phone while at the Jiffy Stop, 1722 West Broadway Boulevard. When he returned to locate it, it was gone. Garcia knew someone was in possession of the cell phone based on activity on the device, but the person in possession of it was refusing to turn it over.

Officers responded to the Motel 6, 3402 West Broadway Boulevard, for a reported violation of an order of protection Tuesday night. The victim reported a male subject who she has an active order of protection against, violated the order by showing up to the business while she was also present. State charges for Violation of an Order of Protection are being sought for the suspect.

Tuesday afternoon, Sedalia Police responded to the Breaktime store at 318 West Broadway Boulevard in regards to an assault that had just occurred. After some investigation, Officers met with the suspect at their residence in the 1800 block of East 7th Street. Christopher D. Cowles, 46, of Sedalia, was arrested for Assault in the 3rd Degree. Cowles was taken to the Pettis County Jail to be booked and held for 24 hours while charges are submitted to the prosecutor. A court date and bond for Cowles are to be determined.

An Officer was dispatched to the 800 block of South Limit Avenue in reference to a hit and run report Monday afternoon. The suspect vehicle fled the scene southbound on South Limit prior to law enforcement's arrival. The suspect was identified and contact was made later to complete the accident report.

Sedalia Police were given a report from the Children's Division Tuesday morning regarding a sexual assault involving a juvenile that occurred in Sedalia's jurisdiction in 2020. The victim also disclosed further abuse with a separate suspect in 2017 or 2018. An investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday morning, Officers took a report in the lobby of the Police Department from Leanna J. Lawson in regards to a fraudulent use of information. Lawson reported someone had used her personal information to acquire approximately $7,000 of debt. A report was completed over the incident.