Shoplifters From Springfield Arrested at Sedalia Walmart

On Sunday evening, Sedalia Police responded to the WalMart store, 3201 West Broadway Boulevard, in reference to a theft in progress.

Officers made contact with two suspects, who attempted to steal items from the store.

Brandon E. Johnson, 38, of Springfield was arrested on charges of Stealing, Possession of a Dangerous Drug, and Burglary in the 1st Degree.

Tina M. Blunkall, 43, of Springfield, was arrested on charges of Stealing, Possession of a Controlled Substance, felony Resisting Arrest, and Burglary in the 1st Degree.

Both Johnson and Blunkall were transported to the Pettis County Jail, where they were placed on 24-hour holds.

Pettis County Jail

Answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions

Vaccinations for COVID-19 began being administered in the U.S. on Dec. 14, 2020. The quick rollout came a little more than a year after the virus was first identified in November 2019. The impressive speed with which vaccines were developed has also left a lot of people with a lot of questions. The questions range from the practical—how will I get vaccinated?—to the scientific—how do these vaccines even work?

Keep reading to discover answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions.