Sedalia Police Reports For July 27, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Sunday night, Officers responded to the 1200 block of South Moniteau in reference to a property damage call. Officers made contact with the victim, who stated that a vehicle purposely rammed the truck he was driving, and then followed him to the Wal Mart parking lot, where a fight broke out. There are no suspects at this time.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Room 100 of the Motel 6 in the 3400 block of West Broadway for a disturbance Monday morning. Officers made contact with the original callers, then attempted to locate the other parties involved. During the investigation, it was determined one of the people involved had two outstanding warrants from Pettis County. Melvin Edward Osburn, 22, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was being held pending the posting of a $6,500 bond. Both warrants were for Failure to Appear, with original charges of Property Damage and Driving Without a License.

Sunday morning, Officers conducted a check of a subject in the 200 block of West Broadway known to have a Pettis County warrant. Contact was made with the subject, and Tina D. Manion, 24, of Sedalia was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Pettis County Jail. The warrant for Failure to Appear was originally on a Possession of Marijuana charge. Bond on the warrant was set at $150.00 cash only.

Early Saturday morning, a truck was stopped at about Highway M and East Broadway Boulevard for not having a front license plate. A DOR check of the driver and the passenger revealed that the driver was suspended out of Missouri, and the passenger had a $50,000 cash or surety bond out of Pettis County. Both were arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Jeremy A. McDaniel, 29, of Lincoln, was booked and released on a state charge of Driving While Suspended. Chelsie Renee Comfort, 25, of Green Ridge, was arrested for her warrant on felony Armed Criminal Action and felony Assault in the Second Degree.

Saturday night, Officers were dispatched to the Bothwell Regional Hospital Emergency Department on a dog bite. Officers were advised a four year old boy was bit by the dog. On arrival, Police made contact with the victim and the victim's mother. Officers were advised the victim was at a friend's residence with his mother. Several people were in the back yard of the residence when the victim approached the dog and got bit. The dog was on a chain at the time of the incident. Officers made note of bite marks on the right side of the victim's chest and to his right hand.

Officers were dispatched to the area of West 20th and South Missouri for an abandoned bicycle with a trailer Saturday evening. An owner could not be determined, and the bicycle and trailer were taken to the Sedalia Police Department to be entered as found property.

Sunday night, a traffic stop was conducted in the 2700 block of South Grand Avenue. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested on a Sedalia Municipal charge of Driving While Revoked. Ubaldo Juan Zacarias, 21, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was booked and released with a court date. The passenger in the vehicle, Brayan J. Castro Izaguirre, 19, of Sedalia was arrested on two confirmed Pettis County warrants. The warrants for Failure to Appear were on original charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle on a Highway with No Valid License and Driving While Intoxicated.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East 5th and South Ohio in the early morning hours Sunday. Following an investigation at the scene, the driver of the vehicle was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Jillian K. Walker, 27, of Sedalia, was processed at the Sedalia Police Department and released with a court date.

Officers responded to the 800 block of East 4th Street for a report of a disturbance no longer in progress. Jessica Campbell reported that a subject known to her had assaulted her and another subject inside of the residence. The victim reported no injury and had no apparent injury. The suspect had not been contacted at the time of the report.

Sunday night, Officers responded to the 500 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a property damage complaint. Investigation revealed that unknown suspects broke out vehicle and residential windows. A damage estimate is unknown. The incident appears to be connected to another property damage complaint.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of East 7th on a report of a found wallet Sunday evening. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with Kenneth Eugene Taber, who reported his daughter found a wallet in the area of the 400 block of West Third Street earlier that evening. Police too the wallet and placed it into holding for safekeeping.

Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of East 7th on a theft report Sunday night. On arrival, Officers made contact with the reporting parties, Tyler Smith and Gary Gene Smith. Officers were advised a license plate was taken off of a trailer that was parked in the rear of the residence. The theft had happened within the last week. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Early Sunday morning, Officers were dispatched to the Taco Bell restaurant in the 800 block of South Limit in reference to a potentially intoxicated driver passed out in the drive thru line. Officers made contact with the subject, who was indeed intoxicated and arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Michael A. Davis, 25, of Sedalia, was transported to the Sedalia Police Department for processing and ultimately released to a sober person with a court date.

After noon on Sunday, Virginia Dollinger reported she was assaulted by a known female in the 1800 block of East 14th Street. Dollinger received minor injury to her arm, but refused medical treatment. During the incident, keys to a pick up were also stolen. The suspect left the reference prior to arrival of Officers. Formal charges are being forwarded to the Pettis County Prosecutor's Office.

Sunday afternoon, Officers responded to the 1500 block of West Main for a disturbance. Officers made contact with the caller, who stated a disagreement took place between her and her son, causing unintentional injuries. The caller was being treated by PCAD on the scene. Both subjects separated, and no charges are being filed at this time.

Sedalia Police responded to the 1100 block of East 10th Street for a burglary report Saturday morning. On arrival, Officers met with the property owner, Toni R. Corkill, who stated someone had entered the property through an unlocked window. The suspect had used the bathroom shower, leaving personal items behind. At the time of the report, a suspect has not been located and no charges are being requested by the victim.

Sunday morning, Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of East 6th for a report of property damage. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Snowy B.A. Bilyeu, who stated earlier that morning, someone had damaged the windshield on her vehicle. Officers too photos of the damage, which was estimated to value at $300. A possible suspect was named at the time of the report, but not found for questioning.

On the morning of July 26th, the Fav Trip in the 200 block of Broadway Boulevard, called the Police Department regarding someone trespassing in the store. The subject, Mario Alberto Madrid, 37, of Sedalia, was located a few blocks away from the store. Madrid was confirmed to have been trespassed from the store. Madrid was arrested and later released with a court date.

Duffel bags containing personal items were abandoned in the 1500 block of West 4th Street Sunday morning. Ownership of the bags was possibly determined, however successful contact with the owners couldn't be made. The property was logged into evidence for safekeeping.

Sunday morning, Christine Hernandez reported items stolen from two vehicles parked in the 1200 block of Ensign Drive. The alleged incident occurred when someone entered two unlocked vehicles parked at the residence, and stole approximately $175.00 worth of items. The Officer expressed the importance of locking vehicles and removing items of value from vehicles, to prevent such incidents. At the time of the report, there was no suspect information.

A truck was stopped at about the 3800 block of East Broadway Boulevard for failing to maintain its lane, and the license plate lights were not illuminating the rear plate Sunday morning. After an investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated. Nicolas Eugene Clear, 35, of Smithton, was transported to the Sedalia Police Headquarters, where he refused to submit to a breath sample. A search warrant was obtained, and he was transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for a blood draw and a fit for confinement check. Once finished, Clear was transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked on a 24 hour hold for felony Driving While Intoxicated.

Saturday evening, a traffic stop was conducted near the intersection of West Main Street and South Osage Avenue. Following the roadside investigation, the driver was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Juan MA Gonzalez, 30, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail on a 24 hour hold pending the filing of charges.

Officers were dispatched to the area of West Broadway and South Limit Avenue for a subject check Saturday evening. The caller reported a subject was digging in the trash and screaming at others in the area. The subject was contacted, and found to an active warrant out of Pettis County for Trespassing. Robert Edward Lee Mrazek, 30, of Sedalia was transported to the Pettis County Jail and had a bond set at $250 cash only.

Friday evening, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of East 16th and South Summit for vehicle with no license plates. When Officers made contact with the driver, they discovered that the driver's license out of the state of Oklahoma had been suspended. Tabbatha D. Lindley, 38, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where she was booked and released for Driving While Suspended. The vehicle was driven from the scene by the driver's spouse.

On Friday, July 24th, Gregory O. Bradley came into the Sedalia Police Department and reported that his ex had set his clothes on fire in the driveway of their shared home in the 500 block of East 20th earlier in the day. Bradley estimated the clothing to be worth approximately $100, and did not want to pursue charges, but wanted a report made for documentation.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to Bristol Manor in the 1200 block of East 24th on the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st of July in regard to a suicidal subject. It was determined the subject was suffering from abnormal thoughts. They were transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for a 96 hour hold and psych evaluation.

Thursday afternoon, Custom Auto in the 1500 block of South Grand, reported the theft of vehicle accessories from the business in March of 2020. The total cost of the theft exceeds $900.00 At the time of the report, no arrests have been made.

Saturday morning, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Missouri in reference to damage to property. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim, Charles R. Graves. Graves reported that one fern plant had been removed from his porch and thrown onto the sidewalk, causing the pot to break. The pot was valued at $20.00. The fern plant had been left on the sidewalk, but two others had been stolen from his porch. Graves stated that one of the stolen plants was in a ceramic pot and the other in a plastic pot. The value of the stolen plants and pots was approximately $40.00.

On the early morning hours of Saturday, Officers were approaching the stop sign at West 4th Street while northbound on South Kentucky Avenue. A truck eastbound on West 4th street made no attempt to slow down, going through the four way stop and not stopping through South Kentucky Avenue. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the truck immediately. After an investigation, it was determined that the driver was intoxicated. Kenric Baruch Washburn, 27, of Smithton, was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Headquarters for further testing. Washburn was then released with city citations for Driving While Intoxicated and Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign.

Sedalia Police made telephone contact with Staff at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg Saturday morning in reference to possible child sexual assault that had possibly occurred in Sedalia. The child and parent had already left the facility with a follow up appointment at another location.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 21st, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 300 block of East 28th in regard to a burglary. The burglary had occurred between the previous afternoon and that morning. Someone had broken into the attached garage and thrown things around. Four items were taken with an aggregate value of approximately $437. The victim, Melinda C. Vinson, stated they would like to press charges if the suspect is identified.

July 24th, a mother, Sherrell Peck, called the Police Department regarding issues with her 15 year old daughter. Peck reported her daughter was out of control, cursing at her, throwing objects, breaking other property and overall disrespect for authority. A juvenile referral was completed and forwarded to the Pettis County Juvenile Office for further action in the matter.

Friday morning, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 200 block of East 13th in reference to a burglary in progress. Officers arrived and made contact with the complainant, who believed there was a person inside a vacant residence belonging to a relative. Verbal commands were given for the subject to exit the house. A short time later, a male exited the house. Robert W. Lawson, 63, Homeless, was taken into custody without incident. Incident to arrest, a baggie of suspected Methamphetamine, syringes, and marijuana related drug paraphernalia were located on the suspect's person. Lawson claimed to be homeless and had entered the house to sleep. Lawson was then transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold. State charges of Trespassing in the 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia are being requested.