Sedalia Police Reports For July 15, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Early Thursday morning, Officers initiated a traffic stop on a car near North Summit Avenue and West Saline Street. The car failed to yield and took off at a high rate of speed. The car was not pursued and a failure to yield report was made.

Sedalia Police stopped a vehicle in the area of West 16th Street and South Stewart Avenue Tuesday evening for expired and improper registration. The driver was identified and found to have a suspended license out of Alabama. Carl Bishop Boulware, 36, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department. Boulware was issued a citation for Driving While Suspended and given a court date.

Monday night, Officers conducted a vehicle stop near the intersection of West Broadway Boulevard and Griffith Street. A passenger in the vehicle had two warrants for his arrest out of Pettis County; one for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Peace Disturbance, with a bond set at $1500 cash or surety, and a warrant for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, which carried no bond. Dennis S. Schirlls, 50, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be held with no bond.

Wednesday evening, Officers initiated a traffic stop on an SUV for not having a front license plate and expired registration in the area of East Broadway Boulevard and South Madison Avenue. The passenger of the vehicle provided false information and was fingerprinted to identify him. A check through Dispatch showed he had two active Pettis County warrants; one for felony Burglary and Stealing with a $25,000 cash or surety bond and a Probation Violation warrant on original charges of Driving While Revoked, which had a $2,000 cash and $2,500 surety bond. There was also another Probation and Parole warrant which carried no bond. Mark Wayne Pate, 60, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be placed on a 24 hour hold, pending charges. A state charge of Identity Theft was later submitted to the Prosecutor's Office.

A traffic stop was conducted near the intersection of West Broadway Boulevard and Winchester Drive early Thursday morning. During the investigation, the driver was found to have revoked driver's license out of Hawaii. Chardy H. Stephen, 30, of Hamilton Ohio, was arrested for Driving While Revoked and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Stephen was placed on a 24 hour hold pending charges.

Officers responded to the 100 block of South Limit Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle accident without injury Wednesday evening. During the investigation, one of the drivers involved was found to have a revoked driver's license. Jeremy L. Holley, 40, of Windsor, was arrested for Driving While Revoked and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released.

Late Tuesday night, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East 16th Street in reference to property damage. Officers spoke with Jennifer Lynn Smith, who reported someone had cut a large slash in her above ground pool. The estimated damage to replace the pool would be approximately $2,000. No arrests have been made at this time.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the parking lot of the El Espolon restaurant, 2400 South Limit Avenue Tuesday evening in reference to a hit and run accident. Robin M. Shepard reported that his vehicle was parked in the parking lot while they were inside. When he returned, he noticed damage to his vehicle.

Officers responded to the 700 block of West 3rd Street in reference to a robbery and fire Tuesday night. The caller stated she was robbed at gunpoint, and during that time, a fire broke out. The residence was empty and the fire was extinguished upon arrival. No injuries were reported.

Wednesday afternoon, Officers responded to the Sedalia Police Department Lobby for a theft report. On arrival, Officers met a subject who stated her Juvenile son has been stealing money out of her bank accounts. A report was completed and sent to the Juvenile Office.

Sedalia Police responded to the Bothwell Regional Health Center Emergency Room for a report of an animal bite Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, Officers met with Jennifer L. Smith, who stated that a family dog bit a toddler in the home, leaving a puncture wound on the child.

Wednesday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to a forgery incident. The reporter wanted to be contacted by phone. Officers contacted the reporter, and was informed of an individual trying to sell property that has no relationship with them. No crime has been committed at this time.