Sedalia Police Reports For February 11, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Wednesday night, Officers responded to the Motel 6, 3402 West Broadway Boulevard, in reference to a violation of a protection order no longer in progress. The Officers spoke with the victim, who stated that the respondent of the protection order violated it by showing up to her location and honking his car horn, yelling threats at her bedroom window. There is a suspect who has not been located at this time. A charge of Violating a Protection Order will be sent to the prosecutor.

Property Damage was reported in the 1300 block of East 7th Wednesday evening. Arissa Jackson reported four tires were slashed in the early morning. The tires were valued at $85 each.

Early Thursday morning, Sedalia Police responded to the 400 block of East 4th Street for a sexual assault report. Officers made contact with the victim, who said the suspect had touched her genital area over her clothing. An investigation was conducted, and Misty Charlene Vanhooser, 43, Homeless, was arrested for Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree. Vanhooser was transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold, pending charges.

Wednesday night, Sedalia Police observed a subject in the 1200 block of South Limit Avenue who they knew had Pettis County warrants. Officers performed a computer check through Dispatch, whereupon it was found he had two active/confirmed Failure to Appear warrants on original charges of Stealing with a bond at $120 cash only. Dillon J. Pettis, 24, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail with court dates to be determined.

Officers responded to the 1100 block of South Harding Avenue in reference to a domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon. During the call, Officers seized a small amount of marijuana that was transported back to the Police Department. It was then entered into evidence to be destroyed. No charges will be sought in the incident.

Wednesday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of South Ohio Avenue for a medical report. Upon arrival, the Pettis County Ambulance District had pronounced an individual at the residence deceased. The individual had a medical history and no foul play is suspected. The deceased was turned over to the Pettis County Coroner.