Sedalia Police Reports For January 11, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Sunday evening, Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of West 9th Street to take a report of a stolen vehicle from Paula Q. Smith. The vehicle was a white Ford Windstar that had rear damage and only one sliding door on the passenger side. The vehicle does not have license plates as the owner just bought the vehicle from a private party two days ago. The vehicle had half a tank of gas and miscellaneous valuable property in it, including; a purse containing debit and credit cards valued at $850, a cell phone valued at $50, and approximately $400 worth of Christmas presents.

Sedalia Police responded to a found property report in the lobby of the Police Department Sunday evening. The item, a Playstation 4 Pro, was discovered in the caller's home, located in the 400 block of West 16th. Upon contact with the property's owner, it was determined the Playstation had been stolen. The owner wished to pursue charges for stealing. State charges for misdemeanor Stealing were submitted on the suspect and the Playstation was returned to the owner.

Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South Arlington Avenue for a report of gun shots. The suspect was gone when Police arrived. The incident is being investigated.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of West 12th Street Sunday evening for expired registration. The driver of the vehicle, Tatyana T. Limanskiy, 37, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail for a Pettis County Failure to Appear warrant. The original charges were Stealing and Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Device. Liamskiy was given a bond of $1500 cash or surety.

Thursday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Prospect in reference to a domestic disturbance. After further investigation, pills were located in the suspect's possession. The suspect, Charlotte E. Vinson, 39, of Sedalia was placed under arrest for Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree and Possession of a Dangerous Drug. Sunday evening, Officers again responded to the 100 block of South Prospect Avenue in reference to a vehicle theft. After speaking with the caller, they did not wish to pursue charges at the time for the stolen vehicle. Dispatch advised that the caller had a warrant out of Pettis County for Possession of a Controlled Substance and felony Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree. Charlotte E. Vinson, 39, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Officers responded to the 100 block of East Johnson Sunday afternoon for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with the involved parties. Their information was given to Dispatch. Dispatch advised that one of the subjects had a Pettis County warrant. The warrant was confirmed and William Louis Barefield, 64, of Sedalia, was arrested on his felony warrant for Driving While Suspended. Barefield was transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center, and after a confinement check, was transported to the Pettis County Jail. Bond for Barefield was set at $3500 cash or surety.

Sunday afternoon, Officers made contact with a complainant who wanted to report her fiancee missing. Rikki Dombek stated that she had last seen her fiancee at the Dollar General store, located at 713 East Broadway on the afternoon of January 9th. Dombek stated they got into an argument and she had not talked to him since.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 700 block of West 2nd Street in regard to a found bicycle Sunday afternoon. The bicycle was picked up and placed into Found Property.

Saturday afternoon, The Wal Mart store, 3201 West Broadway Boulevard, reported a theft from the store originally occurring on December 8th. The store valued the theft at $148.00. The suspect was identified and formal charges of stealing are being sought through the Pettis County Prosecutor.

Officers responded to a general alarm call at the E Street Bar, 1201 East Third Street Sunday morning. A subject was run through Dispatch and was confirmed to have an active warrant out of the state of Arkansas for felony Failure to Appear on original charges of Battery in the 2nd Degree with a full United States extradition. The warrant also held no bond. Suzanne M. Lobner, 39, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Additional charges of Fugitive from Justice are being requested to the prosecutor.

Sunday morning, Officers were dispatched to the area of West 9th and South Osage in regard to a domestic disturbance in progress. Officers made contact with the subjects behind the Breaktime store at 318 West Broadway. It was found that one of the subjects had injuries, while the other did not. There were also allegations of the suspect putting the victim into a choke hold. Yevgeniy Surguy, 28, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24 hour hold. Charges of Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree are being requested.

January 9th, the Wal Mart loss prevention officer reported a theft to the Sedalia Police Department. The theft originally occurred on December 8th, in an amount over $200. A suspect was identified, and formal charges are being sought.

Sunday afternoon, Officers responded to the 300 block of East 6th for a report of domestic violence. Upon arrival, two subjects in a domestic relationship had assaulted one another. A primary aggressor was not determined. One party was transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for minor injuries. A 12 hour log was started to document the incident.

Officers responded to the 2800 block of South Grand for 911 hang up call Sunday afternoon. During the investigation of the call, a female subject was found to have an active Parole Violation warrant out of Pettis County on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Raime Elizabeth Bain, 30, was Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. The warrant has a bond set at $2,000 cash and $2,500 surety. A court date has yet to be determined.

Sunday afternoon, Sedalia police responded to the 1700 block of West 9th in reference to found property. A business had called in a bicycle that had been left between two businesses. The owner is unknown. The bicycle was a red/gray Next Men's mountain bike. It was transported to the bike shed at the Police Headquarters where it will be stored as found property.

On the afternoon of December 25th, Officers responded to the 400 block of South New York Avenue for a dog running at large, showing aggressive tendencies. A dog was located running at large and showing vicious tendencies. The dog was captured by the owner's friend and secured. The dog's owner, Cynthia A. Hocking, 60, of Sedalia, was issued a summons for Animal Running at Large and given a court date.

Sunday afternoon, Officers spoke with Hannah Mays at the Police Headquarters in reference to a theft. Hays stated her clothes were stolen from a dryer at Bud's Laundromat, 301 South Engineer.

Sunday morning, Officers observed a vehicle parked in a handicap spot in row #4 at the Wal Mart store, located at 3201 West Broadway. The registered owner's information was ran and it showed she had an active warrant for Probation Violation on original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance out of Henry County. The warrant was confirmed by hard copy and Ruby A. Howard, 43, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Howard's bond was set at $10,000 cash only.

Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the Taqueria Santa Cruz, 1629 West Main Street, in reference to a theft. Officers arrived and spoke with Ana C. Zalpa, who reported that a restaurant grade vent hood had been taken from outside the building. The incident was captured on camera.

On the afternoon of Friday, January 8th, Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West 16th Street in regard to a burglary which had occurred at some point between Christmas and that afternoon. Several items were found missing, which held an approximate aggregate value of $2,500. Greg and Mary Brooks stated that they would like to pursue charges, however there is no suspect information available at this time.

Saturday afternoon, Edward Groves reported to the Sedalia Police Department the theft of a gaming console valued at $370. At the time of the report, no arrests have been made in the incident.

Sunday night, an SUV was stopped in the area of East 9th Street and South Ingram Avenue after it went through a red light, failed to maintain its lane several times, and failed to signal a turn. The driver, Daniel Demarkus Lee Wheeler, 30, of Sedalia was found to be intoxicated, and had a suspended license out of Missouri. Charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended are being submitted to the prosecutor. Wheeler reported an assault occurred in the area of North Washington and East Cooper Street and he is wanting to pursue charges. Two victims were transported due to injuries.

Saturday night, an Officer responded to the Wal Mart store, 3201 West Broadway in reference to a theft. Officers spoke with Jacquelyn Fairfax, who stated she left her purse in a cart. The purse was returned at the service desk, but the victim noticed some items were missing. There is a suspect but they have not been identified at this time.

Saturday night, Sedalia Police performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding, stopping in area of West 20th and South Quincy. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed that the driver was possession of marijuana. The driver also had a Pettis County warrant for Stealing and Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Device. Alexis B. Metscher, 20, of Florence Missouri, was arrested on the warrant to be booked with a court date and a bond of $250 cash only. Metscher was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana with a court date.

Officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle with no front or rear registration Saturday night in the area of East 3rd Street and South Mill Street. A check through Dispatch confirmed the passenger had an active Johnson County warrant for Failure to Appear on original charges of Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle On the Highway Without a Valid License, and Failure to Produce License on Demand with a bond of $800 cash only. Stephanie R. McCracken, 31, was arrested and transported to the Johnson/Pettis County Line and transferred to a Holden Police Officer.

Saturday night, Officers made a traffic stop in the area of East Boonville Street and North Marshall Avenue on a vehicle that had no front or rear registration. The driver of the vehicle was found to be revoked and in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. David Robert Forbis, 31, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked on a 24 hour hold pending charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Driving While Revoked.

Early Saturday morning, Sedalia Police performed a traffic stop on a silver Honda passenger car, as the vehicle committed several traffic violations in the area of South Limit Avenue between West 16th Street and West 10th Street. Officers spoke to the subjects in the vehicle. One was under 21 years old and under the influence of alcohol. Taylor Lane, 19, of Sedalia, issued a Municipal Court Summons for Minor In Possession by Consumption.

Saturday night, Officers responded to the 900 block of West 10th for a report of a disturbance. The investigation indicated that three subjects associated by domestic relationships had been in a physical altercation. The parties were sent their separate ways, and a 12 hour log was started to document the incident.

Sedalia Police observed a car that pulled into 808 East Broadway Boulevard Saturday night. A warrant check of the female in the car revealed she had a $500 cash only warrant out of Pettis County for Failure to Appear on original charges of Violation Involving Child Support/Public Assistance Information. Nickie E. Smith, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked on the warrant.

Friday night, Officers responded to the 200 block of South Quincy Avenue in reference to a property damage in progress. Officers made contact with the suspect, who had damaged a rental house that he was not renting or leasing. Lashawn A. Combs, 42, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on a 24 hour hold and the charge of Property Damage in the 1st Degree will be requested to the prosecutor.

Sedalia Police took a report Friday morning from Shaun C. Paxton, who reported that someone had used a counter check to withdraw $600 from their account, forging their signature to do so. Paxton was able to provide a suspect, and stated they would like to press charges.

Saturday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the area between the Katy Depot and the highway overpass for the Katy Trail in regards to a domestic disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the subjects and a third party witness, who stated they had seen the suspect strike the victim. Robert Lee Gordon Jr., 36, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released. Charges are being requested for Domestic Assault in the 4th Degree.

Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of South Osage in regard to a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the suspect, who was destroying multiple items in the home and threatening other residents. After a brief verbal altercation with Officers, the suspect ran out the back door. They were located in a vehicle in the area of West 15th Street and South Moniteau. After the vehicle was stopped, the suspect fought with Officers before being eventually restrained. Mario Wilson Jr., 18, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24 hour hold. The following charges are being requested: Domestic Assault in the 4th Degree, Property Damage in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 4th Degree (law enforcement) and Resisting Arrest.

Friday afternoon, Sedalia Police performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired plates that did not belong to the vehicle. Contact was made with the driver. A computer check through Dispatch revealed she was driving while suspended. Kandie L. Hunt, 60, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where she was booked and released. State charges of Driving While Suspended are being requested.

Friday afternoon, Officers responded to the 1800 block of South Lamine for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female, the victim, and a male, the suspect. The victim stated that the suspect assaulted her. The victim had injury to her face. Rodney E. Tyler, 49, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold, state charges pending of felony Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree.

Sedalia Police responded to the 500 block of South Missouri Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident. John Paul J. O'Connell stated that one of the vehicles had left the scene. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with O'Connell, who stated that someone struck his vehicle while it was parked on South Missouri Avenue and left without contacting him.

Friday evening, Officers responded to the 800 block of East 7th for a theft report. On arrival, Officers spoke with Debbie S. Fisher, who stated her front and back plates were stolen from her vehicle, which was parked in her yard. At the time of the call, a suspect has not been identified.

On the afternoon of January 5th, Officers responded to the Bothwell Hospital, 601 East 14th Street, in reference to found property. Officers spoke with the complainant, Todd Nappe with Bothwell Security, who stated a small metal vial with contents that appeared to be methamphetamine was located near the nurses' station in the ER. The property owner could not be located. The item was collected and placed into evidence at the Sedalia Police Department for destruction.

Friday morning, First Responders responded to the 2500 block of West 32nd Street for a possible overdose. The victim had contacted a relative making suicidal comments; when the relative arrived, the victim was found unresponsive. The victim was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment.

Sedalia Police responded to the 1700 block of South Grand Avenue for a protection order violation Friday morning. The protection order was confirmed active, and the respondent was arrested without incident. Brandon Jackie Cooper, 31, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold pending formal charges.

Friday morning, Officers went to the 100 block of South Quincy to conduct a warrant check. Contact was made with the suspect. Her information was ran through Dispatch. Dispatch advised the suspect had a possible Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The warrant was confirmed, and Lindsey Renee Adams, 31, was arrested for the Failure to Appear warrant. Adams was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where her bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety.

Friday morning, Sedalia Police initiated a traffic stop on an SUV for failing to maintain its lane. A DOR check of the driver revealed he was suspended out of Missouri. Rafael Esquivel Martinez, 24, of La Monte, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked and released pending charges of Driving While Suspended.

Early Friday morning, Officers stopped a gray Trailblazer as it pulled into the Prime Time store, 216 West Broadway, for failing to maintain its lane while it was westbound on East Broadway Boulevard. The driver, Ashley E. Kimball, 31, of Warsaw, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. The passenger had two no bond warrants out of Benton County. Desaray Dawn Pycke, 18, of Warsaw was arrested for two Failure to Appear warrants. Pycke had a felony Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Stealing a Motor Vehicle/Watercraft/Aircraft and a misdemeanor Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Stealing. Both Kimball and Pycke were transported to the Pettis County Jail. Kimball was booked and released.

Officers responded to the 600 block of South Grand Avenue for a report of a disturbance Friday morning. Two subjects were contacted and had differing accounts of the events prior to law enforcement's arrival. No physical injury was observed but one subject claimed to have been assaulted. The parties were separated for the night and a 12 hour log was started to document the incident.

Friday morning, Officers responded to a residence near the 500 block of West 7th Street for a subject that was breaking things in the residence he was staying in. Upon arrival, the residence owner did not want to pursue charges. But Officers determined the Martavious K. Thomas, 30, Homeless, was intoxicated and was taken to the Pettis County Jail for a 12 hour Protective Custody hold.

Last Thursday night, Officers performed an investigative traffic stop on a Toyota passenger car, as the registered owner showed a suspended Missouri license. The traffic stop took place in the area of South Engineer Avenue and East 15th Street. Officers spoke to the driver (who was the registered owner), and then performed a computer check through Dispatch, whereupon her suspended status was confirmed. Sara Marie Lawson, 39, of Warsaw, was arrested for Driving While Suspended. Lawson was transported to the Sedalia Police Department, where she was fingerprinted, cited and released with a court date.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Family Farm and Home store, 1400 South Limit Avenue, Friday evening in regard to a theft which had occurred the previous evening. Two subjects came in and stole six items with an aggregate value of $400.94. The incident was caught on camera and the business is wanting to pursue charges.

Friday morning, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Econolodge, 3501 West Broadway Boulevard, in regards to a domestic disturbance. The victim had marks consistent with strangulation while the suspect had none. Zachary Lee Denny, 26, Homeless, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Charges are being requested for Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree.

On the afternoon of January 5th, Officers responded to the Sedalia Police Station Lobby for a warrant check. On arrival Officers met with the subject. A computer check through Dispatch confirmed her warrant to be active. Alyssa Nichole Wickham, 23, of Sedalia, was arrested for Failure to Appear on original charges of Operating a Vehicle On Highway Without Valid/No License. Wickham was given a court date and a bond of $60 cash.