Sedalia Police Reports For March 5, 2021

This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department reports.

Early Thursday morning, Officers were dispatched to the American Inn, 1217 South Limit Avenue, for a 911 call hang up. When Officers arrived, they spoke with the male that called. The male had warrants for his arrest out of Illinois. Leonard D. Pace, 43, of St. Louis, was placed under arrest for being a Fugitive From Justice and transported to the Pettis County Jail.

Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of West 11th Street for a hit and run accident report Thursday night. Crystal R. Coke stated her vehicle was parked in the driveway when a vehicle struck it. The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was not located.

Thursday night, Officers responded to the Woods Express store, 703 East Broadway, in reference to a theft. Sylvia Foster stated that a male juvenile had stolen items from the store. The male juvenile fled the scene before Officers arrival and has not yet been identified.

Early Friday morning, Officers conducted a vehicle check in the 1500 block of East 16th Street, as the occupants were in a city park after hours. Investigation revealed that there was drug paraphernalia as well as a possible controlled substance in the vehicle. The substance will be submitted to the Missouri Highway Patrol's Crime Laboratory, with charges pending those results.

Wednesday night, Officers were dispatched to the area of West 5th Street and South State Fair Boulevard for an accident. The suspect vehicle was located, and it was determined he was driving while intoxicated. David B. Borgstadt Jr., 33, of Sedalia, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with bond to be determined.

In the early morning hours of February 28th, Sedalia Police conducted a traffic stop on a maroon Nissan that was crossing into different lanes near West Broadway Boulevard and South Limit Avenue. Officers made contact with the driver, and during the course of the investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated and that his license was revoked. The driver was arrested and agreed to submit to a blood draw, which was conducted at the BRHC. Kenkori Lanell Grant Sr., 38, of Kansas City, was transported to the Pettis County Jail and released to a sober driver. A request for charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Revoked have been submitted to the prosecutor.

Thursday night, Jose Delgado Garcia came to the lobby of the Police Department to turn in a wallet he found at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, 4401 Wisconsin Avenue. Officers attempted contact with the owner of the wallet, but were unsuccessful. The wallet has been placed into evidence for safekeeping.

Officers were dispatched to the area of East 13th and South Hancock Avenue for a subject check Thursday night. Officers located the subject, who appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine and not able to safely care for himself. Floyd Ray Snow Jr., 43, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the BRHC for a medical evaluation. After being evaluated, Snow was transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 12 hour protective custody hold.

Thursday morning, Officers contacted a victim in reference to a theft that occurred at his residence in the 700 block of Wilkerson Street. The unnamed victim stated that during the overnight hours, two firearms were stolen from his house. There is a suspect in mind, but they have not been contacted at this time.

Sedalia Police responded to the 2200 block of West 3rd Street for a disturbance in progress Thursday afternoon. Upon arrival, Officers met with the subjects in the home and diffused the situation. No injuries were reported, and a 12 hour log was completed over the incident.

Thursday afternoon, Officers responded to Advantage Metals, 300 Iron Avenue, in reference to a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with management. Management stated that someone had attempted to scrap a vehicle that was stolen out of Columbia, Missouri. Officers verified the vehicle was indeed reported stolen and it was recovered from the facility.

On the morning of March 4th, Sedalia Police responded to a subject check in the area of West 20th Street and South Grand Avenue. There were multiple calls about the incident, stating the subject was being loud, shouting at nothing and going into yards and garages in the area. John R Hicks III, 36, of Sedalia, was arrested and taken into protective custody, being held at the Pettis County Jail. No charges are being submitted against Hicks.

Thursday morning, Officers responded to the 600 block of South Missouri Avenue in regards to a disturbance. After some investigation, the situation was determined to be a custody disagreement. After speaking to the involved parties, the situation was resolved at the scene. A report was completed to document the incident.

Wednesday afternoon, Sedalia Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of South State Fair for a report of a possible deceased subject. Upon arrival, PCAD has just determined that the subject was deceased. Officers made contact with the subject's family member, who stated that nobody had heard from him since March 1st. There is no foul play suspected at this time.

Wednesday afternoon, Officers responded to the 1500 block of West Broadway Boulevard to assist the Children's Division with an investigation. A report was completed to document the incident.