Sedalia Police Reports For June 29, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Early Monday morning, Officers responded to the 400 block of Buckner Court in reference to a subject that was knocking on someone's door. Officers made contact with the subject, Austin Matthew Tinker, 19, of Sedalia, who had a $60 cash only Failure to Appear warrant from Sedalia. Tinker was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail and given a court date.

Sunday night, Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Broadway in reference to a theft in progress.  Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. Stacey B. Adams, 47, of Sedalia was trespassed from the business. Adams was arrested on a Cedar County $200 cash only bond, and a no bond Failure to Appear warrant.  Adams was transported to the Pettis County Jail.

Sedalia Police observed a van going south on South Engineer around East 15th Street driving in the middle of the road, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway Sunday morning. The van made a wide turn onto westbound East 16th, slowly drifting from driving at the center of the road to the far right of the road.  A traffic stop was initiated at South Montgomery and East 16th.  After an investigation, it was determined that the driver was intoxicated.  Miquel Q. Quetzecua Rodriguez, 50, of Sedalia, was transported to the Sedalia Police Headquarters for further testing.  Rodriguez was then taken to the Pettis County Jail to be booked in on a state charge of Driving While Intoxicated, pending release to a sober person.

Officers observed a truck going northbound on South Limit approaching West 16th Street Sunday night.  A DOR check of the registered owner revealed he was suspended out of Missouri. The male driver turned onto westbound West 16th, making an improper turn.  A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was arrested on a municipal charge of Driving While Suspended. James Lamar Long Jr., 52, of Sedalia, was transported to the Sedalia Police Headquarters for processing and then released with a court date.

A subject flagged down an Officer at East 3rd and South Engineer Sunday night.  A warrant check of the subjects involved revealed one of them had a Sedalia $60 cash only Failure to Appear warrant. Roy L. Neighbors, 50, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked in on the warrant and given a court date.

Sunday evening, an Officer made contact with a subject near the intersection of South Ohio and East 16th who was known to have warrants.  The warrants for drug possession and driving offenses were confirmed through Benton County and Pettis County.  Nicole R. Chumpraphai, 42, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. An OR bond was set on the Pettis County warrant and there was a $600 bond for the Benton County warrants.

Officers were dispatched to the area of 3rd Street and Quincy in reference to a physical disturbance between two males Sunday afternoon.  Officers arrived in the area and made contact with both suspects.  The suspects told Officers that they got into an argument which later turned physical outside of the 200 block of South Quincy. Both parties formerly resided at the same address.  The primary physical aggressor could not be determined.  Neither party wanted to pursue charges.  Officers told both parties, who were unnamed in the report,  that a 12-hour log would be completed for documentation

.Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon at the Sonic restaurant in the 300 block of West Broadway. Officers made contact with the driver of a white Ford F-150 that had expired registration. A computer check through dispatch confirmed the driver was a suspended driver and had three Pettis County warrants. Ronnie L. Price, 36, of Sedalia, was arrested  and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Price was placed on a 24 hour hold for Driving While Suspended. The bond on the three felony Failure to Appear warrants total was set at $10,250 cash or surety.

Sunday morning, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of East 13th in regards to found property.  Kevin D. Miller reported he had found a backpack on his porch, where it had been left overnight.  The bag was placed into Found Property.

Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West 7th street Sunday morning for a property damage report. On arrival, Police spoke with the victim, Noble K. Moore, who stated the driver's side of his vehicle had been keyed overnight. Moore valued the damage at $1,200.  A suspect has not been located at the time of the report.

Friday morning, Police contacted a suspect in a white Ford F 250 in the area of the Wood's Express, 703 East Broadway, in reference to a traffic complaint.  After further investigation, it was determined that the suspect had a suspended license.  Mary Lou Frazier, 34, of Sedalia, was taken into custody and transported to the Police Headquarters.  Frazier was fingerprinted and released with a citation and a court date.

In the afternoon of June 23rd, Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West 7th in regard to a burglary.  The victim has not been in the residence for approximately two months.  The suspect made entry by getting into the attic, then forcing their way through the unit by the ceiling.  No suspects have been identified.

Saturday afternoon, Sedalia Police received a call of an unattended child in the street in the 2100 block of East 16th. A good samaritan stopped and held the child until the parents took custody of him.  The child was unharmed.  After investigation, it was determined lack of supervision was the issue.  After counseling the parents regarding the dangers, Officers left the scene.  Officers will be submitting information to the Department of Social Services - Children's Division for review.  No criminal charges will be sought at this time.

In the early morning hours Sunday, Officers observed multiple subjects at Katy Park, in the 2200 block of South Grand.  Officers made contact and identified four subjects as juveniles.  All juveniles were turned over to a parent/guardian and referrals are being sent to the Juvenile Office.

Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Johnson on a report of property damage.  Upon contact with the victim, Dierre Robinson, stated a person known to him broke a window on his vehicle.  While Officers were on the scene, the suspect returned.  The suspect was advised to stay in her car.  When she was approached by an Officer, she drove off in her car.  An Officer attempted to pull her over, and she failed to stop, even with the Officer having her emergency lights and siren on.  The unnamed suspect was later arrested by Pettis County Deputies.

Officers performed a traffic stop in the 1400 block of South Stewart Saturday night for a driving while intoxicated investigation. The driver was found to not have a valid operator's license, and was arrested for the same.  Edgar Cu Cucal, 32, Residence Unknown, was transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was booked and released with a court date.

Friday night, Officers responded to the Bothwell Regional Health Center Emergency Room in reference to an assault call. The officer spoke to the victim, who claimed she had been assaulted. The victim is being treated for her injuries. There are no suspects at this time.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of East Broadway Saturday  morning.  Through the investigation at the scene, a passenger in the vehicle was found to have an active warrant for Domestic Assault in the 4th Degree through Pettis County.  Juan Xhacu Bias, 30, of Sedalia, was arrested for the warrant and transported to the Pettis County Jail.  Bond on the warrant was set at $1,500 cash or surety and a court date is to be determined.

Early Saturday morning, a traffic stop was initiated at East Broadway and South Marvin for a vehicle failing to maintain their lane.  After an investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated.  There was also a young child in the car that was not seat belted in. Berenise Carlos, 24, of Sedalia, was arrested on state charges of Felony Endangering the Welfare of  Child in the 1st Degree, Driving While Intoxicated, and No Child Restraint.  Carlos was transported to the Sedalia Police Department for testing, and then transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked on a 24 hour hold.

In the early morning hours of June 24th, Officers observed a car parked in a parking lot of the Centennial Park, the 1500 block of East 16th.  When Officers got out to check the car, two subjects came up from within the park.  A DOR and warrant check of the subjects revealed that one of them had a Sedalia Failure to Appear warrant with a $60 cash only bond.  Abraham Fernando, 19, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked in with a court date.

Saturday evening, Officers met with a complainant at the Police Department in reference to harassment. Danny W. Hankins had received a threat over the phone while at his place of business earlier in the day.

Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Broadway for a possible domestic disturbance Saturday evening.  Contact was made with both subjects and one was found to have a Failure to Appear warrant out of Pettis County.  The warrant was confirmed, and Dalton Wright, 27, of Sedalia was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail.

Friday evening, Officers made contact with victim in reference to an assault in the 400 block of East 2nd. The victim stated she was involved in a physical disturbance with her fiancee. The victim had visible injuries that were minor in nature. Adam C. Shephard, 31, of Sedalia, was arrested for Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree and Driving While Revoked. Shephard was placed on a 24-hour hold, pending the filing of state charges.

Friday night, Officers were dispatched to the End Zone in the 3000 block of West Broadway in reference to a person causing a disturbance at the business and refusing to leave.  Officers spoke with the subject, who was intoxicated. Christopher R. Bennett, 28, of Sedalia, was taken into protective custody and transported to the Pettis County Jail for 12 hours, or until sobriety.  Criminal charges are not being requested against the suspect.

Sedalia Police responded to the 100 block of West Avenue for a theft complaint Friday evening. Shirley A. Staton had become involved in an over the phone scam that involved her credit card account, bank account, and a cash withdrawal.  The incident started with a phone call claiming Staton had ordered something she didn't. The scammers requested credit card information so they could refund the price of the bogus purchase.

Officers were dispatched to the American Inn, the 1200 block of South Limit, Friday evening for an assault that took place.  Officers spoke to the victim,  who reported that a known suspect had assaulted her. Stout had injuries to her head and was transported by PCAD to the Bothwell Regional Health Center. State Domestic Assault charges are being submitted to the Prosecutor.

Friday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of East 15th in regard to a vehicle theft that occurred in the 1300 block of East 14th approximately two days prior.  No suspect information is available at this time.

In the afternoon of June 22nd, Sedalia Police arrested Richard Hensley Jr. in the 4400 block of Wisconsin Avenue for an outstanding arrest warrant through the Missouri Department of Probation and Parole with no bond. Hensley, 63, of Sweet Springs, was transported to the Pettis County Jail for processing.

Camina L. Showman came to the lobby of the Sedalia Police Department on the evening of June 23rd and reported that a bike had been stolen from their front yard in the 1100 block of East 10th on the 18th of June.  While the victim would like to press charges, there is not any suspect information at this time. Minutes later, Showman reported that someone had attempted to fraudulently charge $121.33 to her debit card on Friday June 19. Showman would like to pursue charges in relation to this incident as well.

On the night of June 22nd, a victim had found her storage unit broken into in the 300 block of East 17th. There had been a break in on June 5, but nothing had been found missing, and the victim didn't want to file a police report for the property damage.  On the 22, the victim found approximately $800 in missing jewelry from the unit, but still didn't want to pursue charges in the matter against the suspects, if located.  The report was issued as informational only.