Sedalia Police Reports For January 24th, 2022

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Early Monday morning, a truck was stopped in the area of East Cooper Street and South Ohio Avenue after it failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. The truck also did not have license plate lights illuminating the plate to make it visible from 50 feet away. After an investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated. Justin Travis Perry, 31, of Sedalia, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Perry was taken to the Police Department for processing and then the Pettis County Jail, pending release to a sober person. A charge of Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility is also being requested.

Sedalia Police responded to the Woods Express, 703 East Broadway Boulevard Sunday evening for a report of a drug offense. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Hanna Haarman, a cashier, who completed a statement. The drug offense is under investigation.

Sunday evening, Officers were dispatched back to the Woods Express in reference to an intoxicated subject who had gotten into a vehicle and was driving. Contact was made with the driver shortly after in the area of 5th Street and Lafayette. The driver's license status was suspended and he was intoxicated. Randall Lee Garkie, 56, of Sedalia, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended. Garkie was transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked in on a 12 hour protective custody hold pending release to a sober person.

On the afternoon of January 18th, an Officer responded to the 2400 block of North Woodlawn Drive in reference to a burglary no longer in progress. Officers made contact with Denise Huggins, who stated that while she was checking on her daughter's house, she saw a female loading items into a truck. Huggins recognized the female, but no contact has been made with the suspect at this time.

Early Sunday morning, an SUV was stopped in the area of West 16th Street and Thompson Boulevard for failing to maintain its lane several times. There were also indicators that the driver was impaired. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Mary C. Eidson, 49, of Independence, was transported to the Police Station. Eidson was processed and then released to a sober person.

Officers took a report in the lobby of the Police Department Saturday morning in reference to a possible fraud. An unauthorized order was placed over the internet using Laura M. Cramer's account. The order was in the amount of $109.95. The order was flagged and canceled prior to any funds being taken from Cramer. The suspect was located, interviewed, and provided a written statement. No charges have been filed at this time.

Sunday afternoon, Officers took a theft report in the lobby of the Police Department. Ashlynn Stevenson misplaced her wallet at the Wal Mart store, 3201 West Broadway Boulevard on her way to her vehicle. The wallet was located the next day in the men's bathroom, but approximately $120 in cash and a $15 gift card was stolen. There are no suspects at this time.

Officers responded to the 600 block of West 3rd Street for a property damage report that resulted from an accident Sunday afternoon. Tree trimmers were cutting down a tree when the tree landed on the porch of a neighboring house. The tree caused damage to the porch and knocked down an Evergy power line, along with a cable or internet line. Officers exchanged information with the tree service and the owner of the damaged porch.

Sedalia Police responded to the Wal Mart store, 3201 West Broadway Boulevard Sunday afternoon for a report of trespassing. On arrival, Officers made contact with the suspect who had been previously issued a trespass warning. James D. Baker, 47, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released. A municipal summons for Trespassing was issued and Baker was given a court date. Friday morning, Officers responded to the Menard's store, 4400 Wisconsin Avenue in response to a theft that occurred on January 13th. A white male had entered the store, selected a coat, put the coat on, and then exited the store without paying for the coat. The value of the coat was placed at $49.99. Baker was later identified and arrested. Baker was issued a summons for Stealing and Trespassing with a court date.

Saturday afternoon, Officers responded to the 2600 block of Highland Avenue in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, multiple family members were involved, and a primary aggressor could not be determined. Officers began a 12 hour log.

A truck was stopped in the area of East 3rd Street and South Washington Avenue early Sunday morning for speeding and for failing to maintain the right half of the roadway. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Bryce Joseph Rowles, 21, of Sedalia, was taken to the Police Department, processed, and released with a municipal charge of Driving While Intoxicated.

Late Saturday night, Officers responded to the Pettis County Jail in reference to a vehicle theft that occurred on December 20th. Officers spoke with Enrique Canseco at the Jail and collected a statement. The suspect is known, and charges are being sought.

Saturday evening, Officers took a report of identity theft from the 600 block of East 11th Street. Darla S. Weatherholt stated that someone has been using her information to open multiple bank accounts. After meeting with Weatherholt, information was collected and a report was complete.

A car was stopped in the area of East Broadway Boulevard and South Emmett Avenue early Saturday morning. The car had failed to maintain its lane, attempted to evade law enforcement, and crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and ignored Police commands. The driver was safely taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and Resisting Arrest. Taylor Anthony Wiseman, 33, of Sedalia, was taken to the Police Station, then the jail, and he was placed on a 24 hour hold pending state charges of DWI and Resisting Arrest.

Saturday night Officers responded to the Break Time store, 808 East Broadway Boulevard, for a theft report. Officers arrived and collected information from Denise Lynn Rhinehart, the clerk. Rhinehart stated an unknown male subject entered the store and began wandering around, eventually pocketing items. The suspect is unknown at the time of the report.

Officers responded to the Asian Buffet, 3406 West Broadway Boulevard Saturday night in reference to a harassment call no longer in progress. An Officer made contact with a juvenile victim, who stated that while she was eating dinner a woman unknown to her purposefully bumped her shoulder in the food line and then later yelled at her and threatened her. A suspect has been identified, and charges for Harassment will be sent to the prosecutor.

Saturday evening, Officers took a report of a violation of a court order that had occurred in the 500 block of North Moniteau Avenue. During the investigation, it was determined that the suspect violated a court order. Crystal Sheresa Tomasen Burton, 36, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Burton was placed on a 24 hour hold on a state charge of Violation of a Court Order.

Early Sunday morning, Officers performed a traffic stop on a white Ford as the driver was the subject of a traffic complaint. The driver also committed several moving violations. The traffic stop took place in the area of West Broadway Boulevard and South Missouri Avenue. Officers spoke to the driver, and performed a computer check through Dispatch. It was then learned the driver had a suspended Missouri driver's license. Domingo Sis Castro, 26, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released pending charges of Driving While Suspended.

Saturday afternoon, Officers responded to the 500 block of East 5th Street for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with the suspects. The female stated that the male had pushed her. The male stated that the female was yelling in his face, so he pushed her to get her away. The primary physical aggressor could not be determined. The incident was documented in a 12 hour log.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 300 block of East 6th Street for a report of a burglary Saturday afternoon. When Officers arrived, they spoke with Deven M. Wade. Wade stated that sometime between the afternoon of January 20th and the afternoon of January 22nd, someone stole $2,680 worth of his property. The items were stolen out of the victim's room that they had been renting. Suspects were named, but at the time of the report they had not been located for questioning. Photos were taken of the scene.

Saturday morning, Officers responded to the 600 block of West 4th Street in reference to a possible burglary. Contact was made with a subject at the residence. It was ultimately determined that it was lawful for the subject to be at the residence. It was discovered that the subject had four active warrants out of Saline County (note: Information on those warrants was unable to be found in Casenet at this time). Joseph Dylan Edward Marquess, 24, of Sedalia, was arrested for the warrants and transported near the Saline County line. Custody was transferred to the Marshall Police Department. The total bond on the warrant was $250 cash or surety.

Early Saturday morning, Officers observed a vehicle with no license plate lights. A traffic stop of the vehicle was conducted and the occupants were identified. A check through Dispatch showed the driver had an active warrant out of Saline County for a probation violation with a bond of $10,000 cash only or 10% surety. Misty Dawn Flores, 41, of Marshall, was placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail to be booked on the warrant.

Late Friday night, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of East 5th Street and South Washington Avenue and identified the driver. The driver's information came back as a revoked driver through the state of Missouri. Ricky B. Longie II, 46, of Sedalia, was placed under arrest for Driving While Revoked and transported to the Pettis County jail. Longie was booked and released.

Friday evening, Officers were dispatched to the area of 4th and Center in reference to an intoxicated driver. The subject was later located in the area of East Broadway Boulevard and South New York Avenue and arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Alexandria M. Guerra, 23, of Lincoln, was taken to the Police Department. Guerra was then processed and released on a municipal charge of Driving While Intoxicated.

Early Friday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of West Main Street in reference to a stolen vehicle. The caller reported that her boyfriend had taken her car keys and stolen her car. About five hours later, the vehicle was located near the 100 block of West 14th Street. Alexander Francis Knipp, 33, of Sedalia, was in possession of the vehicle and transported to the Pettis County Jail. Knipp was placed on a 24 hour hold pending state charges of Tampering With a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Sedalia Police responded to the 700 block of West Broadway Boulevard Friday afternoon for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with two parties involved. It was determined that an assault had occurred by both parties and they currently reside together. A primary physical aggressor was unable to be determined. A 12 hour log was entered with Dispatch.

Friday afternoon, Officers responded to the Probation and Parole Office, 205 Thompson Road, for a warrant check. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. The suspect's information was run through Communications. They advised the suspect had a probation violation warrant with MULES. Nicholas C. Dulick, 34, of Columbia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail with no bond.

Sedalia Police initiated a traffic stop on a red Mitsubishi Lancer in the area of West Broadway Boulevard and South Warren Avenue for speeding. Officers made contact with the subject and ran his information through Communications. It was advised the suspect had a warrant for Failure to Appear out of the Concordia Police Department for Property Damage. Michael T. H. Little, 20, of Otterville, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail pending a $280 cash only bond.