Sedalia Police Reports For June 3, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Sedalia Police took a report of theft from Lyndi Fox on Monday afternoon. Fox reported that items were taken from the apartment in the 300 block of East 2nd. $2,940 in items were taken in the burglary. Fox also stated that their firearm was stolen from the apartment. The firearm was entered into NCIC and MULES as stolen.

Monday afternoon, Police responded to the 400 block of Buckner Court in reference to a disturbance between occupants. Investigation revealed the two had gotten into a pushing match and one of them fell to the ground. The male had a minor injury and declined to pursue the matter. A 12-hour log had been entered.

Police were contacted on Tuesday morning about an abandoned air rifle on the Katy Trail near Broadway. A single shot, Crosman Air Gun was located and seized. The air rifle was taken to the Police Department and put into evidence as Found Property.

Tuesday morning, Officers were informed of a traffic complaint in the area of West Main and North Missouri. The vehicle was located near the intersection of North Missouri and West Pettis. A computer check of the driver showed that his license was revoked. William Louis Barefield, 63, of Sedalia, was taken to the Pettis County Jail where he was booked and released on state charges of Driving While Revoked.

Monday afternoon, Sedalia Police responded to the Breaktime in the 800 block of East Broadway for a reported forgery in progress. The suspect was not at the location when Officers arrived. Officers collected evidence from the complainant at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Sedalia Police took a report in the lobby of the Police Department Monday afternoon in regards to a violation of a court order. State charges for the suspect are being recommended to the prosecutor for Violation of an Ex Parte Full Order.

Tuesday night, Officers were dispatched to McAnally Court for a disturbance. An investigation revealed two subjects assaulted a person, causing injuries. Both subjects, Sherrel A. Peck, 39, of Sedalia, and Jameriah L. Alexander, 21, of Sedalia, were arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail for Assault in the 3rd Degree. Alexander was also found to have a warrant for Failure to Appear.

Officers were dispatched to the Police Department in reference to a disturbance that had occurred on West Broadway and Winchester Drive. Officers spoke with the caller, Nicholis Hawn, who said a passenger in the vehicle had pointed a gun at him. Hawn said he followed the vehicle into the county, where they both stopped and had a verbal altercation. There have been no arrests made at this time.

Monday evening, Officers were dispatched to disturbance in the 300 block of North Quincy. When Officers arrived, they were unable to locate anyone, but there was a bag and clothing thrown outside on the ground. After a few minutes, contact was made with the caller, who said she had been in a physical altercation with her husband while she was trying to throw him out. The caller said both parties had physical contact with the other and there were no injuries. Officers were unable to locate the male subject and a 12 hour log was completed.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Menards store in the 4000 block of Wisconsin Drive Monday night for a case of possible forgery. When Officers arrived, the suspect had left the scene. The counterfeit bill was collected and placed into evidence for destruction.

Tuesday night, Officers received a traffic complaint of a blue Chevy Trail Blazer on South Limit that was speeding and driving into the shoulder of the roadway, striking curbs. Officers were able to stop the vehicle in the 1600 block of South Limit. After an investigation, William C. Devaney, 68, of Warsaw, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Devaney was transported to the Sedalia Police Department where a breath sample verified his blood alcohol content to be .143%. The subject was later released with a summons for DWI and given a court date.