Sedalia Police Reports For October 4, 2022

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Early Tuesday morning, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of West 16th Street and South State Fair Boulevard. The vehicle was observed failing to maintain its lane, making a wide turn, and trying to turn into a parking lot where there was no entrance. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated. Brady D. Franklin, 26, of La Monte, was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department. At the station, Franklin provided a breath sample that showed his Blood Alcohol Content was above 0.08. Franklin was issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket for Driving While Intoxicated, given a court date, and released to a sober driver.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Waterloo Drive Monday evening in reference to two individuals trespassing. When Officers arrived, they spoke with the individuals. One of them had a no bond warrant from Probation and Parole on original charges of Harassment. Matthew W. Jones, 41, Homeless, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked in on the warrant.

Monday night, Officers responded to a physical domestic disturbance in the 300 block of East 4th Street. Officers made contact with the caller, who was not named in the report. The caller stated her juvenile grandchild had pushed her during an argument. The caller had a minor injury, but medical treatment was not requested. The juvenile has been entered into the runaway database, as he had left the scene before Officers arrived. A referral for Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree and Property Damage in the 2nd Degree will be sent to the juvenile office.

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Officers responded to the Police Station lobby early Tuesday morning to speak with a subject about a domestic violence situation. The subject stated they did not feel safe at home with their partner, and wanted to leave. Arrangements were made for this subject. A general information report will be done to document the incident.

Late Monday night, Officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the parking lot of Stephanie Morris Nissan, 3600 South Limit Avenue. The vehicle failed to stop and continued driving. The pursuit was terminated. The suspect is unknown.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Ruth Ann Drive in reference to a stolen vehicle report Monday afternoon. Blake Perez produced video footage to Officers that showed the suspects stole a motorcycle in the early morning hours that same day.

Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Brianna Boulevard Monday morning in reference to a vehicle break in. Tiffany Pierson stated that someone broke into their vehicle sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning. A bag with approximately $1500 worth of items inside was stolen, and part of the vehicle was damaged. That same morning, Sedalia Police were dispatched to another incident in 3100 block of Brianna Boulevard. Robert Cooper said between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, someone stole his Honda Ruckus scooter. The scooter is estimated to be $3000 in value.

On the night of September 29th, Officers initiated a traffic stop on a car near West Broadway Boulevard and South Grand Avenue. The vehicle was speeding. A check through Dispatch showed the passenger had an active warrant for Failure to Appear from Morgan County on original charges of Driving While Revoked. Staci Dawn Griffith, 43, of Gravois Mills, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked pending a $300 cash only bond.

Monday morning, Officers were dispatched to ISS Facility Services, 2101 West Main Street, for a report of a stolen vehicle and trailer. The vehicle has been entered into MULES/NCIC as stolen.