Sedalia Police Reports for October 12, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Saturday night, Officers responded to the 600 block of West Jefferson Street for a report of a robbery. When Officers arrived, the reporting party was located inside his home. A bullet hole was located inside the residence. A report has been completed.

Sunday night, Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of East 6th for a domestic disturbance. The victim reported he was cut with a knife during an argument by the suspect, who was his girlfriend. The victim also reported an incident that occurred earlier, where the same suspect pointed a handgun at him during another argument. Marlana R. Smith, 38, of Sedalia, was arrested for Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Saturday evening, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of East 4th Street and South Emmet Avenue. William A. Savage, 38, of Sedalia, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Concealable Weapon, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Savage was placed on a 24 hour hold pending state charges.

Officers responded to the 1200 block of East 11th Street in response to a theft Saturday evening. Officers spoke with Charles Lowe, and a report has been completed. There was no further information in the report.

Sedalia Police responded to the 1200 block of South Kentucky in reference to a caller being harassed by a neighbor Sunday night. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the subject, who was determined incapable of caring for himself due to being intoxicated. Leon Beamon Jr., 32, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail for a 12 hour Safekeeping hold.

Sunday evening, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Broadway and South Montgomery Avenue for a license violation. A K9 was deployed that alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine and marijuana, both packaged for sales and a digital scale. The driver also had a revoked driver's license. Robert Paddon Bower, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested for two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Revoked.

Officers responded to the 2100 block of West Broadway for a report of an injury accident Sunday evening. The victim had a serious injury to his hand and was transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center. The suspect was later located at his residence and interviewed. Felony charges for Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident are being submitted to the prosecutor's office.

Sunday afternoon, Officers responded to a call in the 300 block of West 10th. The family had found a relative, deceased in the home after not having heard from him for a couple of days. The county coroner was contacted and aided the family with funeral arrangements for the relative.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Woods store in the 700 block of East Broadway Sunday afternoon in reference to a theft report. Shaun Gresham said that the front license plate of his vehicle was stolen. The license plate was entered as one of two stolen into NCIC and MULES.

Officers were called to the 1100 block of South Harding in reference to a disturbance Sunday afternoon. According to both parties, Mikayla E. Wallace and Jacob A. Gerloff, they were arguing about the male leaving the residence without an eviction. Both parties stated there was some pushing and slapping away of hands. Neither part wanted to press charges. Both parties had children of their own to care for, and it was determined to be better for one parties to leave. A 12 hour log on the incident was completed.

Sunday afternoon, an Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Broadway Boulevard in reference to a traffic complaint. A vehicle had broken down and needed assistance. A computer check showed the driver had two active warrants from Pettis County. Both warrants were for Failure to Appear for traffic violations. The driver, Grant K. Barbour, 18, of Sedalia was able to complete the two for his vehicle, and then was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was given a total bond of $284.00.

Sedalia Police went to the 3800 block of West Broadway in reference to an accident Sunday afternoon. Officers investigated and found that there was no accident. A customer had parked his vehicle, turned off the vehicle, and got out of his car; the driver door bumped against the car next to him. The complainant/owner of the vehicle required a report. There was nothing criminal involved, no intent. A report was done just to document the incident.

Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Irene Circle on Sunday evening in reference to a Violation of Protection Order report. Jasmine Williams stated that her ex boyfriend was knocking on her window, despite having a full order of protection against him. Charges of Violation of a Full Order of Protection are being recommended against the suspect.

Sunday morning, Officers responded to the Bothwell Emergency Room in regards to a found bicycle. The bicycle didn't come back on file as missing or stole and transported to the Police Department to be held in the bike shed.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 700 block of West Main Street in reference to a theft report Sunday morning. Kenneth M. Guertin stated that the catalytic converter on his truck was cut off and stolen.

Officers responded to a disturbance involving animals running at large near the area of the 1700 block of South Osage Avenue Sunday morning. Upon investigation, Joseph Allen, 24, of Sedalia, was issued a summons for Animals Running at Large and was issued a trespass warning from the residence.

Saturday afternoon, Officers responded to a disturbance near the intersection of East 10th and South Massachusetts Avenue. Upon investigation at the scene, one subject was found to have an active warrant from Pettis County. Nicole Michelle Williams, 23, of Sedalia was arrested at the scene for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Possession of Marijuana. Williams began having a medical issue and was released from police custody to be treated at the Bothwell Regional Health Center. William's bond for the warrant was $250.00.

Sunday morning, an Officer conducted a warrant check in the 1300 block of South Ohio Avenue. The subject's information was provided to dispatchers, and it showed he had two active warrants. One warrant was for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia from Pettis County. The other warrant was from the city of Sedalia for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Property Damage. Brandon E. McGee, 35, of Sedalia, was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was given a bond of $506.50.

Sedalia Police were called to the 900 block of South Quincy in reference to a subject with a diminished mental capacity Sunday afternoon. With the help of Sedalia Fire and Pettis County Ambulance District, the subject was able to be transported to the Bothwell Regional Health Center for treatment.

Sunday morning, Kalyn Sharp came to the Police Station to get a civil standby while she picked up her children from her estranged husband's residence. According to Sharp, she had been made aware of a bruise on her daughter's leg. Sharp did not know how the bruise occurred, and the estranged husband stated he did not how how the bruise occurred. It is unclear if the injury occurred at a Sedalia address or at an address in Concordia, Missouri.

Saturday afternoon, Sedalia Police responded to a disturbance in progress near the intersection of 10th Street and South Massachusetts Avenue. One subject was found to have stolen property in their possession, weapons, and a controlled substance on their person. Grace M. Turley, 18, of Smithton, was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail, whereupon they were booked to be held for 24 hours. Charges pending are Possession of a Dangerous Drug, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Armed Criminal Action, and Stealing from a Building. Bond and court cate are to be determined.

Sunday morning, Officers responded to the 600 block of East 10th in reference to a theft in progress. Upon arrival, Officers met with James Turner, who stated he was inside his residence when he heard a loud noise. When he stepped outside to see what it was, he found someone underneath his vehicle attempting to cut the catalytic converter off of it. He yelled at the would be thief, who quickly fled in a vehicle. At the time of the report, the suspect has not been identified.

Sedalia Police responded to the 1000 block of North Grand in reference to a burglary Sunday evening. Upon arrival, Officers met with Crystal Shapovalov, the owner of the property. The property is currently unoccupied. Shapovalov stated someone entered the property through a rear door during the overnight hours and ransacked it. At the time of the report, there are no suspects.

Sunday afternoon, Officers responded to 3rd Street and Engineer in reference to a hit and run accident. Amber Filliceti advised that a vehicle had backed into them and fled the scene without providing information. Filliceti attempted to follow the suspect vehicle, but it fled at such a rate of speed, it eventually lost them. Filliceti's vehicle had moderate damage to the front driver's side. At the time of the report, the suspect has not been identified.

Officers initiated a traffic stop on a silver Caliber at East Broadway Boulevard and South Marvin Avenue for driving at night with no headlights on Saturday night. A DOR check revealed the driver was revoked through Missouri. Melissa Lois Dorsey, 31, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked and released on a state charge of Driving While Revoked.

Saturday evening, Officers responded to a possible trespassing around the 1000 block of North Grand. Officers made contact with three suspects in a residence that had been condemned by the City of Sedalia. Joseph Elmer Fore, 38, Heather Marie Reed, 39, and James E. Chapman, 32, all of Sedalia, were issued City of Sedalia summons for Trespassing.

Sunday morning, Officers responded near the 500 block of South Ohio for a possible disturbance. Upon contact with the involved parties, a check through dispatch revealed one the suspects having a warrant out of Caldwell County. Blake Eugene Bennett, 31, of Hughesville, was taken to the Pettis County Jail for extradition to Caldwell County on his warrant for Driving While Revoked and Driving Without a Seatbelt.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the area of East 17th and South Ohio Sunday night for a disturbance. During the investigation, drug paraphernalia was located and seized for destruction. No charges are being requested.

Early Saturday morning, Officers responded to the 300 block of McAnally Court for a report of a theft. Officers spoke with Nickie E. Smith, and a report was completed. No charges are being sought. There was no further information in the report.

Officers responded to the 2500 block of Wing Avenue for a report of domestic assault Saturday morning. Upon arrival, contact was made with the suspect. The suspect was detained while contact was made with the victim. The victim had severe injuries due to an assault. Rickey Garvel Christian, 42, of Sedalia, was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on a 24 hour hold pending charges of Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree.

Sedalia police spoke with Patricia Quick on the phone in reference to a stolen vehicle Saturday morning. Quick stated her 2003 Buick SUV was stolen while parked next to her residence during the overnight hours Thursday or Friday. At the time of the report, there is no suspect information.

Friday evening, Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Albright Court for an assault report. There were two victims that each said they were assaulted by the same suspect on two seperate days. The suspect was identified, and charges are being requested through juvenile court.

Friday evening, Officers responded to the 2300 block of West Main for an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with a PCAD member, who said a female subject was deceased in the residence. Heckart Funeral Home arrived and took over custody of the body.

Sedalia Police responded to the 2500 block of West Anderson Street in regards to a missing person report Friday evening. The person was not located in the immediate area and a report was completed and the person was entered as missing. At this time, foul play is not suspected.

Officers conducted a subject check on a driver they saw near the intersection of West 10th and South Grand avenue Friday afternoon. Tylor Thomas Spade, 31, of Cole Camp, was found to have a suspended license and was arrested. Spade was taken to the Pettis County Jail, whereupon they were booked and released on charges of Driving While Suspended.

Friday morning, Officers responded to the 1900 block of West Broadway in regards to a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, the subjects involved were identified and separated. One subject was found to have an active warrant from Pettis County for Probation Violation on original charges of Non Support. Jeremiah Jones, 40, of Sedalia, was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail, where bond was set at $500.00 cash only.