Sedalia Police Reports For August 2, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Saturday evening, Officers responded to Schilby's Auto Service, 3913 South Limit Avenue for a report of a theft. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Steven Carr, who stated a catalytic converter had been stolen.

Sedalia Police responded to the lobby of the Police Department Sunday evening to take a report of child abuse that occurred in the area of South Osage Avenue and West 12th Street. An investigation is now underway.

Early Monday morning, Officers conducted a vehicle stop at West Broadway Boulevard and Thompson Boulevard for speeding. The driver was identified and confirmed to have an active warrant. Colleen M. Putman, 32, Homeless, was arrested on her felony Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Putman was transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked on the warrant with no bond.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible intoxicated driver headed east from the 1900 block of East 7th Street Friday night. While checking the area, Officers located a vehicle and suspect that matched the description of the driver in the parking lot of Otten's Small Engine, 2617 East Broadway Boulevard. Officers made contact with the suspect, and during the course of the investigation it was determined the suspect was intoxicated. David A. Macias, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department. Macias provided a breath sample that showed his BAC was above 0.08. Macias was transported to the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on a 12 hour protective custody hold. A request for the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (Prior Offender) and Driving While Revoked have been submitted to the prosecutor.

Sunday night, Officers were dispatched to the intersection of West 4th Street and South Missouri Avenue for an assault report. The victim stated he was hit by two unknown suspects. The suspects were not located.

Officers were dispatched to a reported burglary not in progress in the 1100 block of East 6th Street Sunday evening. Officers spoke with Dustin W. Studie, who stated between July 24th and July 31st someone entered the front door of his apartment and items were taken. The items were described as an Army issue style backpack with camping equipment inside. The total value was estimated to be $360. The suspect is not known.

On the night of July 12th, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East 16th Street in reference to a theft. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Michelle Gibson, who said someone had stolen her security camera off the back of her house. The caller provided a partial photo of the subject. The camera was valued at $25.00. A suspect has been identified, and a request for the charges of Stealing and Trespassing have been submitted to the prosecutor.

Sunday morning, Officers were dispatched to the area of South Beacon Avenue and West Broadway Boulevard to assist with a traffic stop. When Police arrived, they spoke with Officers on scene and the suspect. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated. Kurt Joel Hawley, 42, 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 a blood draw was conducted. Hawley was then transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked. A request for a charge of Driving While Intoxicated has been submitted to the prosecutor.

Officers spoke with Brandy Naylor on the phone Sunday afternoon, who stated that the front license plate of their vehicle was missing. It's unknown if it was stolen, or simply fell off. A general information report was created.

Friday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of East 7th Street for a report of a theft. Upon arrival, Officers met with Lisa Ann Phillips, who stated that sometime overnight someone got into her unlocked vehicle and took around $5.00 in change.

Sunday afternoon, Officers spoke with Elinore Lawson in reference to a theft. Lawson stated that sometime in the last two weeks, $120 in cash was stolen from her billfold at her residence in the 1400 block of Liberty Park Avenue. The suspect has not been identified at this time.

Sedalia Police responded to the 1900 block of East 7th Street Saturday afternoon in reference to a theft and trespassing. Upon arrival, Officers met with Rebekah Plumb, who stated that on July 29th, their security cameras captured a prowler in their backyard. While reviewing the video, they discovered he stole one of their security cameras before leaving. The suspect has been identified, and charges of Stealing and Trespassing have been submitted to the prosecutor.

Officers responded to the 1700 block of South Quincy Avenue in reference to a hit and run accident Saturday morning. Upon arrival, Officers met with Daniel Smith, who stated his vehicle was struck while parked on the Wood's Store parking lot, 1400 South Limit Avenue. The striking vehicle left without providing information.

Saturday evening, Officers conducted a traffic stop in the vicinity of West Saline and Buckner Court for a vehicle with no registration. A check of the driver through Dispatch showed his driving status was suspended. Cornelius Antwane Read, 37, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Police Department where he was booked and released with a municipal summons for Driving While Suspended.

Friday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of East 7th Street in reference to a theft from a vehicle. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Candy Villarreal, who said when she got in her car to go to work that morning she discovered someone had gone through her vehicle. Villarreal stated she was late for work but soon discovered the keys to her other car were missing, as well as her work ID. No arrests have been made at this time.

Officers took a theft report from the Wal Mart store, 3201 West Broadway Boulevard Saturday evening. The suspect left the store without paying for several items and was not located.

Friday evening, Officers took a report from Lisa Raps in the Sedalia Police Department lobby. It was determined no crime had occurred but the incident is being documented for general information.

Sedalia Police responded to the 1200 block of South Sneed Avenue Saturday night in reference to a hit and run accident. The victim stated that her vehicle was involved in a collision while it was parked in the street. The suspect left the scene without providing any information.

Officers were dispatched to the Burger King restaurant, 1101 South Limit Avenue Friday evening for a found property report. The business reported customers left two credit cards over the last two weeks. When the owners failed to collect the cards, the manager called the police. Officers were able to find the owner of one card and it was given back to the owner. Officers placed the other card in evidence storage for safe keeping.

Late Friday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South Kentucky Avenue and West 20th Street for a license violation. Alexander D. Cason, 36, of Sedalia, had an active Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle. Cason was arrested and given a bond of $92.00 cash only.

Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South Limit Avenue and West 14th Street for a license violation Friday night. The driver had a suspended license. Steven Ray Harris, 49, of Mora, was issued a municipal summons for Driving While Suspended.

Saturday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Grand Avenue in reference to a domestic disturbance. The suspect was located nearby and was placed under arrest. Erick C. Eakin, 27, of Sedalia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold pending charges of Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Burglary in the 1st Degree, Property Damage in the 2nd Degree, and Tampering with a Witness.

Friday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of East 6th Street for a report of theft. Upon arrival, Officers met with Violet L. DeMois, who stated that sometime overnight someone had gotten into her unlocked vehicle. DeMois stated that she was missing some change that was inside the vehicle.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the Car Mart store, 3303 South Limit Avenue Friday morning for a report of a subject who possibly had an arrest warrant out of Arkansas. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the suspect and ran his information through Dispatch. Dispatch confirmed the subject's felony Failure to Appear warrant out of Arkansas on original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Shannon T. Moss, 28, Homeless, was placed under arrest for the warrant that had a bond of $50,000. Charges of Fugitive from Justice are also being sought.

On the afternoon of July 18th, Officers were dispatched to the lobby of the Police Department in reference to a found property report. Kayla Consolver was turning in a phone that was found in her newly rented residence in the 1100 block of West Broadway.

Early Saturday morning, Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation. At the time of the stop, the male driver fled from the vehicle on foot. A female occupant remained in the vehicle. The male subject was located as short distance away hiding under a vehicle and taken into custody. The male suspect was discovered to have a revoked driving status and two active Failure to Appear arrest warrants out of Concordia and Lafayette County. Chad A. Stein, 41, of Concordia, was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was given a $250 cash or surety bond for Failure to Appear for a misdemeanor traffic violation and a $15,000 cash only bond for felony Failure to Appear on original charges of Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree and Violation of an Order of Protection. State charges of Driving While Revoked and felony Resisting Arrest are also being sought.

Friday morning, Officers responded to the 600 block of North Ohio Avenue for a report of a male subject that was exposing his genitals to people. Justin R. Rodgers, 19, of Sedalia, was arrested for Sexual Misconduct in the 1st Degree (Prior Offender), Harassment, and Possession of Marijuana. Rodgers was taken to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold.

Friday afternoon, Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of West 3rd Street in reference to a warrant check. A completed check on the subject confirmed he had an active warrant from Randolph County. The warrant was a Sex Offense Against a Child and Statutory Rape. Michael L. Waddle, 18, of Sedalia, was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was given a bond of $15,000 cash or surety.

Early Friday morning, a driver made contact with an Officer, explaining a car was driving erratically along the roadway. The car was located and observed to be weaving and failing to maintain its lane. It was stopped near East Broadway Boulevard and Hancock. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (Drugs) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. David William McGovern II, 23, of Columbia, was transported to a hospital, then to the Pettis County Jail, and placed on a 24 hour hold pending state charges.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of South Ingram Avenue last Thursday morning for a report of a juvenile who attempted to commit suicide. When Officers arrived, they spoke with a staff member who said that the juvenile choked herself with a bandana and passed out. The Pettis County Ambulance District treated the juvenile and transported her to the Bothwell Regional Health Center. Staff contacted the juvenile's guardian and contacted the Division of Youth Services hotline. Officers later contacted the Division of Youth Services about the incident also.