Sedalia Police Reports For July 23, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Thursday morning, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Ewing Vocational Center, 1500 Ewing Drive in reference to a hit and run. Upon arrival, Officers met with the complainant, who stated someone backed into a large metal mailbox on the property and left without providing information. At the time of the report, the suspect has not been identified.

Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Country Club Boulevard for a report of a missing person Wednesday night. While on the scene, the missing person arrived home.

Wednesday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop at the Casey's store, 3050 South Limit Avenue. Contact was made with the driver, and it was determined their driving status was revoked. Dillon J. Pettis, 24, of Hughesville, was arrested for Driving While Revoked, No Proof of Insurance, and Failing to Register with the Department of Revenue. Pettis was transported to the Pettis County Jail.

Sedalia Police conducted a subject check Thursday night near the intersection of North Emmet Avenue and East Howard Street. The subject had an active warrant for their arrest. Cynthia Rose Wilson, 22, Homeless, was arrested on her felony Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Wilson was transported to the Pettis County Jail with bond set at $25,000 cash or surety.

Wednesday evening, Officers responded to the 1300 block of West 16th Street in reference to a hit and run accident. The victim stated his vehicle was struck while it was parked sometime in the past 24 hours. No suspects have been identified at this time.

Last Sunday, Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of South Carr Avenue for a disturbance. When Officers arrived, they spoke with the caller, who said he was assaulted by his son in the garage. Thursday evening, Officers spoke with the suspect, who denied there was a physical altercation. Donald Ray Knox Jr., 30, Homeless, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be placed on a 24 hour hold. A request for the charges of Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree and Violation of an Order of Protection have been submitted to the prosecutor.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 300 block of West 4th Street Wednesday morning for a report of a domestic disturbance. Officers made contact with the victim, who stated her ex-boyfriend kicked in her door and attempted to assault her. The victim already had an order of protection against the subject. Charges of Burglary, Property Damage, Harassment and Violation of a Court Order are being sought.

Thursday afternoon, Officers responded to the Missouri Probation and Parole Office, 200 Thompson Road, in reference to a subject there that had a warrant for their arrest. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with Jessica K. Salmons, 32, of Sedalia. Dispatch advised Salmons had an active warrant for Probation Violation from Pettis County on original charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Stealing. Salmons was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Salmons was given a court date bond was set at $300 cash.

Sedalia Police were on patrol in the area of the Panera Bread restaurant, 3175 West Broadway Boulevard, when they were flagged down by a civilian Thursday morning. The civilian had found a Missouri driver's license in the parking lot. Officers recovered the license and attempted contact with the owner, but were not successful. The license was placed into evidence for safekeeping.

Thursday morning, Officers responded to the Sedalia Veterans Clinic, 3320 West 10th Street, for a report of a suicidal subject. The subject willingly went to the hospital for an evaluation. He had some property that he was not able to take with him. The property was stored into evidence at the Police Department for safe keeping.

Officers responded to the 500 block of West 4th Street in reference to theft Thursday afternoon. Upon arrival, Officers met with Amber Green, who stated a power washer was stolen from her property some time during the overnight hours. At the time of the report, there is no subject information.

Thursday afternoon, Officers met with Ann Homan near Craftsman Drive and Cambridge Drive in reference to a hit and run accident. Homan stated that sometime during the morning hours, someone struck the stone entry décor, causing damage. The striking vehicle left without providing information.

Wednesday morning, Officers were dispatched to the Roto Rooter, 3228 East Broadway, for a report of theft. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the caller, who stated that sometime overnight someone cut off a catalytic converter on one of the company's trucks.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the area of West 15th Street and South Vermont Avenue in reference to a subject check. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the caller, who stated he was looking for getting another subject into a rehab facility. Officers were able to take the subject to Burrell Behavioral Health, 201 West Third Street, for an evaluation.