Sedalia Police Reports for May 24, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Early Sunday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of West 16th Street for a report of suspicious activity. A concerned party stated she saw three juveniles filling Mountain Dew bottles with gasoline. A search of the area was conducted, and two juveniles were found and returned home.

Officers responded to the area of West Broadway Boulevard and South Limit Avenue late Sunday night to assist Pettis County Deputies on a traffic stop. Pettis County Deputies requested a female Officer to search a female suspect. The female was searched and was placed under arrest. She was then transported to the Pettis County Jail. There was no further information in the report.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Breaktime store, located at 101 Rebar Road, Sunday night in reference to a violation of an Order of Protection. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Heather M. Miller, who reported that the subject whom she has an Order of Protection against pulled into the parking lot and circled twice to make eye contact with her. They then left the lot. Miller also stated the suspect has been contacting her in other ways as well. A request for the charge of Violation of an Order of Protection has been submitted to the prosecutor.

Sunday evening, Officers were dispatched to the Breaktime store, located at 101 Rebar Road, in reference to a disturbance. When Officers arrived, they made contact with the individuals involved. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered one of the individuals had an outstanding Probation and Parole warrant. The warrant was confirmed and Henry E. Cowherd, 42, of Gravois Mills, was transported to the Pettis County Jail. Cowherd was booked on the Probation and Parole warrant on original charges of felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon with no bond.

Sedalia Police observed an individual who appeared to be sleeping in the Taco Bell drive thru, 820 South Limit Avenue Sunday morning. Officers approached the running vehicle and reached in and turned the car off and removed the keys. While doing so, the Officers detected the strong odor of intoxicants coming from the driver. Officers woke the driver up, and during the course of the investigation it was determined he was intoxicated. Anthony Marcos, 22, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department, where he refused to provide a breath sample. A search warrant was obtained and the blood draw was conducted at the Bothwell Regional Health Center. Marcos was then transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released to a sober driver. A request for the charge of Driving While Intoxicated (Prior Offender) has been submitted to the prosecutor.

Early Monday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of North Moniteau Avenue in reference to a disturbance. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that one of the parties involved had a Failure to Appear warrant from Pettis County. The warrant was confirmed and the subject was arrested. Angela Lorraine Bradley, 37, of Sedalia, was then transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked for the Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Stealing. The warrant had a bond set at $1500 cash or surety.

Sunday evening, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Dollar General store, 4215 East Broadway Boulevard, in reference to a disturbance. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Donna K. Bishop. Bishop said she was observing a custody exchange between her granddaughter and the father of her granddaughter's child when she saw a physical altercation occurring. Bishop said when she pulled up, the suspect got back in his truck and threatened her with a firearm as she passed. The suspect then fled the area. No arrests have been made at this time.

On the night of May 17th, Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of South Limit Avenue and West 32nd Street. When the Officer initiated the emergency lights, a black Chevrolet Trailblazer failed to come to a stop and fled outside the city limits.

Sedalia Police responded to the Bothwell Regional Health Center Saturday night in reference to an assault with a knife that occurred at Vermont Park. The victim was a male juvenile that was stabbed by another male juvenile. The male juvenile suspect has not been identified.

An Officer conducted a warrant check at the Sonic restaurant, 300 West Broadway Boulevard Sunday morning. The subject's information was provided to Dispatch, who confirmed the subject had an active warrant from Greene County for Tampering With a Motor Vehicle. James E. Chapman, 33 of Sedalia, was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was held without bond.

Sunday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the Sedalia Automotive, 2101 South Limit Avenue, for a report of theft. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim, who stated that sometime between May 7th and May 22nd, someone had stolen the catalytic converters off of two vehicles in the parking lot.

Officers responded to the Break Time Store, 808 East Broadway Sunday morning, for a report of a theft. A male subject was located and arrested for Stealing. Dustin E. Galloway, 38, Homeless, was taken to the Pettis County jail and placed on a 24 hour hold.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of West 18th Street for a report of a disturbance Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with a subject who stated her juvenile daughter attacked her. The juvenile was on the scene, and stated that she has anger issues and was upset after a conversation with her mother.

Officers were on patrol in the area of West 16th Street and Quincy Avenue when they observed a domestic disturbance occurring in the 900 block of West 16th Street. Investigation revealed that the physical disturbance had occurred between family members at the residence. None of the parties involved wanted to pursue the matter and everyone separated.

Sunday morning, Officers responded to the 300 block of Hancock Avenue in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with two residents who were involved in a mutual pushing match. Neither party was injured, and a primary aggressor could not be determined. A 12 hour log has been entered.

Saturday evening, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Thompson Boulevard and West Broadway Boulevard for a license violation. The driver of the vehicle had an active Pettis County warrant. Jason J. Curry, 41, of Sedalia, was arrested on his Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Careless and Imprudent Driving and Failure to Wear a Seat Belt. Bond was set at $266.50 cash only.

Officers were checking businesses in the 500 block of North Park Avenue Sunday morning, where a subject was located inside a vehicle. The subject was identified to Dispatch and it was discovered he had an active Pettis County warrant. Darrick Lamount Green, 50, of Sedalia, was arrested for his warrant on an original offense of Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Pettis County jail. Green was provided a bond of $5,000 cash or surety with a court date.

Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to a shelter house of Centennial Park in reference to an intoxicated subject causing issues in the park. Contact was made with the Steven P. Davidson, 65, Homeless. Davidson was taken to the hospital, where he was released into the care of the hospital for medical treatment. Later that evening, Sedalia Police were dispatched to Centennial Park in reference to an intoxicated subject who was yelling at children in the park. When Officers arrived, they made contact with Davidson, who was clearly intoxicated. Davidson was intoxicated to the point that he was unable to care for himself. The subject also had an open container of alcohol in the park. Davidson was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Davidson was placed on a 12 hour hold and issued a citation for having Alcohol in A Park with a court date.

Saturday afternoon, Officers responded to the 400 block of Albright Court for a disturbance. Contact was made with a male and female subject, who reported they had engaged in a mutual physical altercation. A primary aggressor could not be determined and a 12 hour log was completed.

Friday afternoon, an Officer conducted a warrant check near the intersection of South Moniteau Avenue and West 9th Street. The Officer recognized the subject, and knew they had an active Probation Violation warrant from Pettis County. The warrant was confirmed active and Brennah D. Bower, 33, of Sedalia, was placed under arrest for Probation Violation on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Stealing. Bower was transported to the Pettis County Jail with no bond.

Sedalia Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of South Missouri Avenue Friday afternoon. Upon investigation, the two involved parties were found to be in a physical fight. Both had minor injuries. Officers couldn't determine the primary physical aggressor on scene and a 12 hour log was completed.

On the evening of May 18th, Officers were dispatched to the Police Station Lobby for a report that took place in the 100 block of East 28th Street. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with Nick Timoshchuk, who stated that sometime between May 13th and May 14th, someone stole his riding lawn mower. Timoshchuk estimated the value of the mower to be $2,000.

Friday afternoon, Officers responded to the 100 block of South Quincy Avenue in regards to a burglary and theft no longer in progress. The suspect, who is a juvenile, had already returned the stolen property when confronted by the victim. A juvenile referral was completed for the suspect.

Saturday afternoon, an Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Morgan Street in reference to a theft report. Stephanie Buckner stated her dog was stolen, and she believes she knows who did it.

On the afternoon of May 21st, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Police Station lobby for a report of theft. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with Samantha Rosa Gravitt, who stated that sometime in the past day, someone stole both of her license plates off of her vehicle.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 700 block of East 18th Street for a report of theft Friday morning. Officers were able to make contact with Kelli Abbey, who stated that sometime between May 19th and May 20th, someone stole a license plate off of her vehicle.

Officers checked a residence off of Stacey Lane for a subject with a Pettis County warrant for Aggravated Assault Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the subject and ran her information through Dispatch. Dispatched confirmed the warrant. Cheryl Dawn Cooper, 56, of Sedalia, was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where she was provided a cash or surety bond of $1,500.

Friday morning, Officers made a traffic stop in the area of West 16th Street and South Prospect for a vehicle speeding through a school zone. Police made contact with the driver, and ran her information through Dispatch. Dispatch stated that the driver had a suspended license. Payge Marie Glover, 25, of Sedalia, was issued a summons for Driving While Suspended with a court date.

Sedalia Police were on routine patrol Friday morning when they saw a subject driving who they believed to have a suspended license. Dispatch was able to confirm the subject's driving status as suspended. Officers went and made contact with the subject at his house. Gary E. Austin, 55, of Sedalia, was issued a summons for Driving While Suspended with a court date.

Friday morning, Officers responded to the 800 block of Crescent Drive for a disturbance. Contact was made with a male subject and two female subjects. The females reported that the male had attempted to enter their residence and threatened them. Steven R. Mcintire, 38, of Grandview, was arrested on charges of Domestic Assault in the 4th Degree, Possession of a Dangerous Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Distribution of a Non Narcotic Drug. Mcintire was transported to the Pettis County Jail for a 24 hour hold.

Sedalia Police took a report in the Police Station lobby Friday evening in reference to a Violation of a Court Order. The victim reported that her husband was making contact with her in violation of a protection order. A report was taken.

Early Saturday morning, Officers responded to the 1900 block of South Lamine Avenue in reference to a domestic disturbance. The male and female subject were identified and ran through Dispatch. The female subject was confirmed to have an active warrant out of West Plains with a $10,000 cash or surety bond. Sandra J. Campbell, 33, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail on her West Plains warrant.

Friday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot in the area of the 3100 block of West Broadway Boulevard after recognizing the driver as a wanted person. Willie R. Waddell, 53, of Otterville, was arrested for felony Driving While Revoked, and several Parole Violation warrants on charges of Domestic Assault in the 4th Degree, felony Driving While Intoxicated (Persistent Offender), felony Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree and felony Driving While Revoked.

Friday night, Officers were dispatched to Albright Court in reference to found property. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Nathan W. Koester, who stated he found a cell phone in the area of North Ohio Avenue and West Cooper Street when he was walking home from Dollar General. The phone was secured and placed into evidence for safe keeping.

On May 15th, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Liberty Park in reference to an assault that had just occurred. It was determined that two subjects attacked two others with a baseball bat, seemingly without provocation, and fled the scene. Thanks to witnesses in the area, suspects were developed quickly. On the morning of May 21st, Detectives located and arrested the suspect. Jorge L. Rochin Jr., 20, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24 hour hold pending the charges of Armed Criminal Action, two counts of Assault in the 1st Degree, Unlawful Use of a weapon, and two counts of Elder Abuse (based on the age of the victims). The other suspect has been identified and charges are being sought against them as well.