Sedalia Police Reports for October 15, 2020

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Wednesday evening, Officers responded to the 2800 block of South Grand Avenue for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers learned there was a physical altercation between a father and his adult daughter. No primary physical aggressor was determined, so a 12-hour log was completed.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Police Department lobby in reference to an attempted theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle Wednesday evening. Officers were told the incident occurred in the 2900 block of Jerome Drive Sunday morning. The homeowner heard the sound of saw outside his home. Officers were told by the homeowner that he had damage to the catalytic converter on his 2006 Honda Element and an O2 sensor. The homeowner, Chad Harter, advised his vehicle was parked in his driveway when the damage occurred, which is estimated in value at $200.00.

Officers initiated a traffic stop on a gold Buick SUV because it did not have any working headlights Wednesday night. During the stop, Officers learned the passenger had two active warrants from Saline County for Criminal Non Support. Timothy Hayes, 39, of Sedalia, was arrested for his warrants and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Hayes was booked with a court date and a bond of $10,000 cash or surety.

Wednesday night, Police initiated a traffic stop on a black Monte Carlo for having improper vehicle registration. During the stop, Officers learned the passenger in the vehicle had an active warrant from Benton County on original charges of Operating a Vehicle Without a Valid License (Repeat Offender). Nicole Kuzma, 30, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail where she was booked, given a court date, and a bond of $200 cash or surety.

Wednesday afternoon, Officers responded to the 1300 block of Booneville Road in regards to property damage no longer in progress. Cindy A. Garretson stated that a vehicle had been broken into and damage had been done to the interior.

Sedalia Police spoke with Blythe Parmalee in reference to a theft Wednesday afternoon. Parmalee stated that she sold a vehicle to another party several weeks ago. The party used her license plates to transport the vehicle, but never returned them. The plates have been entered as stolen.

Officers responded to the 500 block of East Walnut Street to assist the City of Sedalia in the clean up of a property Wednesday morning. City crews removed a large amount of clutter and hoarded items from the property after several abatements and court proceedings had passed. A report was created to document the process.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at 16th Street near Devin Drive Wednesday morning. Lyle Dolan Walker, 41, of Leeton, was found to have an active warrant from Pettis County and was arrested, with bond set at $600.00 cash only. There was no further information in the report.

Wednesday morning, Sedalia Police responded to a physical disturbance in the 1800 block of South Beacon Avenue. Upon arrival, the subjects were questioned. It was determined that both involved parties had physical injuries, but denied medical treatment. Officers couldn't determine a primary physical aggressor, and the incident was put on a 12-hour log.

On the afternoon of October 11, Officers were dispatched to the Police Station Lobby for at theft report. Upon arrival, Officers met with the caller, who stated he worked for Wal Mart in asset protection. The subject stated there was a suspect who has stolen from Wal Mart several times over the past few days. The subject was able to provide security camera footage of the suspect.