Sedalia Police Reports For May 26, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports. Monday afternoon, a missing person report was called in.  The complainant, Donna E. Smith, believes that the reported subject is in danger and concerned for the safety of them. Due to the circumstances, a report was taken and the subject, who was not named in the report, was entered as a missing person.

Friday afternoon, Sedalia Police observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed eastbound on East Broadway at about South Murray. Radar indicated the subject was driving at 59 MPH in a 40 MPH zone. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the car at about East Broadway and South Garfield. After an investigation, it was determined that the driver was in possession of marijuana. The driver, Charles Andrew Dunham, 32, of Sedalia, was issued a municipal court summons for Possession of Marijuana and citations for Speeding and No Proof of Insurance.

Police responded to a found property call Friday evening. Matthew Maggard stated that his assistant manager at Sprint found two weed eaters in the middle of West Broadway after watching them fall out of a bed of a truck.  The owner has not been located, and both weed eaters were placed into found property.

Officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Wabash drive for an unknown subject parked in the caller's driveway Friday evening. Contact was made with the driver, Igor I. Sarioglo, 33, of La Monte. Sarioglo was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving While Revoked.

Sedalia Police responded to the 300 block of South Grand for a report of a motor vehicle crash where the second vehicle had left the scene Monday evening. Police spoke to the victim, Tara M. Shoop, who hadn't seen the damage on the vehicle until she returned home. Shoop advised the only place she left her vehicle unattended was earlier in the evening at the Sedalia Walmart, and believed the damage occurred there.

Monday night, Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of South Prospect to meet with a worker from the Children's Division of the Missouri Division of Family Services in reference to a hotline complaint of a sex crime. Information was gathered and a safety plan was put into place until further investigation could be completed.

Sunday night, Officers attempted to stop a black Pontiac passenger vehicle because it had no registration. The vehicle drove for several blocks before pulling over in the 300 block of West 13th. The driver, Dalton L. Hermanson, 17, of Sedalia, was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated to the Sedalia Police Department where he was booked and released.

Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South Moniteau in reference to a  disturbance Sunday evening. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the two parties had assaulted each other during an argument over being at the residence. After one party struck the second party, the second party struck the first party with a hand gun. It was discovered the hand gun used was stolen. The first party was transported to the hospital for examination. A request for charges of Assault in the 3rd Degree for the first party, who was not named in the report, has been submitted to the prosecutor. The second party, Malachi QE Sims, 18, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on a 24-hour hold. Charges of Assault in the 2nd Degree and Possession of Stolen Property have been submitted to the prosecutor against Sims.

Friday morning, Officers were dispatched the 1700 block of West 16th in regards to an injured wild animal. At the advice of the Department of Conservation, the animal was transported by animal control to the Sedalia Animal Shelter and put down as its injuries were too severe to be treated.

Early Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South Stewart for a Violation of a Court Order report. The suspect, Zachary Alan Robejsek, 32, of Sedalia was located within a restricted distance of the residence per a court order and was arrested. During a search incident to arrest, a controlled pill was located in his pocket. Robejsek was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Violation of Ex Parte.

Late Friday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of West Broadway and South Park for a license violation. The driver of the vehicle, Willie Lee Irby Jr., 44, of Dawson, Georgia, was found to be in possession of cocaine and was arrested.  Dawson was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold for Felony Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Friday evening, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the area of West Main and West Avenue in reference to a subject who was yelling and cursing at people in the neighborhood. Officers made contact with the subject, Dustin Lee Mcllroy, 38, Homeless, who continued to yell and curse with children playing nearby. As Officers placed him in the car, a victim approached and stated Mcllroy had threatened to shoot him. Mcllroy was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on 24-hour hold. Charges of Harassment in the 1st Degree and Assault in the 4th Degree have been submitted to the prosecutor.

Sedalia Police initiated a traffic stop on a silver Volvo for speeding and an improper turn Friday afternoon. After an investigation, it was determined the driver was in possession of marijuana. Cody A. Stokes, 24, of Sedalia, was released with a municipal court summons for Possession of Marijuana and given a court date.

Friday morning, Officers met with a subject in the lobby of the Police Department in regards to a missing person. The subject reported her friend, Tamalon (Tammy) Craig to be missing. Erica Patterson stated that they hadn't heard from Tammy for a few days and is unable to contact her. Police were unable to contact Tammy at her home or by phone at the time of the report. At this time, foul play is not suspected  Any information about Tammy's whereabouts or well being should be reported to the Sedalia Police Department.

On May 18th, an out of state driver's license was found at the front desk by Keishla Marie Mendez Rosado. No other information was with the ID. The owner could not be located, and it will be placed into found property.

Friday afternoon, Officers met with a victim in reference to a sexual assault. The victim stated that in 2014 he was sexually assaulted by someone known to him in the 1100 block of West 3rd. At the time of the report, the suspect has not been located.

Saturday afternoon, an Officer took a theft report for an incident that had occurred in the 1400 block of South Ohio. Brandon Storey said between 4:00 p.m Friday and 2:00 Saturday someone had stolen his bicycle.

Saturday morning, Officers responded to the Econo Lodge in regards to a disturbance from one of the rooms. Both parties from the disturbance were identified and there were injuries to both parties, but Officers couldn't determine the primary aggressor. A report was completed for a 12-hour log.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 600 block of West 6th Saturday afternoon to try to make contact with a subject. The subject didn't answer the door and the caller, who was concerned about the subject forced entry into the home and Officers entered behind them. The subject was found to be deceased in the home and their next of kin was notified. At this time, foul play and non-natural causes are not suspected.

Officers were dispatched to the Police Station Lobby for a report of a theft Friday evening. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim, Mary Hollaman. Hollaman stated that sometime over night her brother used a phone app to transfer himself money from her account. Hollaman stated the suspect, who was not named in the report, took $360.00 from her account.

Saturday evening, Sedalia Police responded to the 200 block of South Grand for a report of found property. Brian J. Vetsch said he located a wallet at WalMart, but was unable to locate the owner.  The item was placed into an evidence locker until it could be returned to the owner.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East 2nd and South Washington Saturday evening. A passenger in the vehicle required to identify herself refused to do so. She was removed from the vehicle and resisted arrest in the process.  Later at the Pettis County Jail, she was identified as Csena Dove Silkwood, 29, of Sedalia. Silkwood was found to have three Probation Violation Warrants was also in possession of methamphetamine. Charges of Probation Violation, Felony Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Dangerous Drug and Concealment of a Controlled Substance in County Jail are being submitted.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Broadway for a license violation Saturday night.  The driver of the vehicle, Willie Ray Waddell, 52, of Otterville, was found to have a revoked driver's license and also had an active Probation Violation warrant.  Waddell was arrested for his warrant and charges are being requested for Felony Driving While Revoked.

Sunday morning, Officers were dispatched to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for an assault report.  Both victims were employees of the hospital and said they were assaulted by a patient they were treating.  After the suspect, Ronald James Koch II, 39, of Gravois Mills, was medically cleared, he was transported to the Pettis County Jail for Assault in the 3rd Degree.

Early Sunday morning, Officers responded to the 1800 block of South Prospect for a report of a disturbance involving shots being fired. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victims, who said their neighbor had fired one shot into their house after a night of drinking together.  The suspect, Ferdinand M. Bucayan, 37, of Sedalia, was identified and arrested. Bucayan apparently believed one of the victims stole his vape. Bucayan was transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on 24-hour hold for several charges; Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Armed Criminal Action, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Property Damage in the 2nd Degree.

Sunday afternoon, Sedalia Police responded to the Orscheln's store to investigate a reported shoplifting in progress. When Officers arrived, they  made contact with both the complainant and the suspect in front of the business. The suspect, Donny A. Ray, 62, of Sedalia, was issued a municipal summons for Stealing/Shoplifting after stolen merchandise was located in his possession. The items were returned to the business.

Saturday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the Police Station Lobby to take a report of theft. Upon arrival, Officers met with the victim, Gerald Allen Young, who stated he left his fanny pack in the shopping cart while shopping at Wal Mart.  Young stated that when he went back to go get the fanny pack, he found someone had taken it.  The bag contained $400 cash, head phones and miscellaneous cards.

Sunday afternoon, Police met with an employee of the Children's Division in the lobby of the Police Department in reference to a sex crime. The complainant stated that an investigation was ongoing with Children's Division in which a juvenile victim disclosed he was being sexually assaulted by a family member. Exact details as to where or when this occurred have not been determined yet. The investigation is ongoing.

Sunday morning, Sedalia Police took a report of possible sexual assault that happened within city limits. The Department was made aware of this case by Children's Mercy in Kansas City. The victim at this time was not wanting to make any type of report.

Friday evening, Officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance in the roadway near 15th Street and Marvin Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers met with both subjects involved and determined that there were minor injuries present, but a primary aggressor could not be determined.  The incident was recorded in a 12-hour log and one subject was voluntarily transported from the scene by Officers.

Officers stopped a vehicle with no plates Saturday morning in an area not identified in the report. During the investigation, Officers ran the license of the driver and found him to have a warrant for his arrest for Failure to Appear. The driver, Dexter Erwin Cramer, 25, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail with bond set at $100 cash only.

Early Saturday morning, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was swerving in the roadway on Broadway near State Fair Boulevard. When Officers made contact with the driver, the odor of intoxicants was coming from the driver.  The subject refused to participate in a field sobriety test and was arrested. The subject then refused to provide a breath sample and a search warrant was obtained for his blood. The subject, Franklin McCune, 39, of Centertown, Missouri, was taken to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for a blood draw and then transported to the Pettis County Jail.  McCune was placed on 24-hour hold and a request for charges of Driving While Intoxicated are being submitted to the prosecutor.