This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Sedalia Police Department
Arrests
July 31
11:06 a.m.: Edgar D. Azurdia Jr., 34, of the 400 block of Albright Court, was arrested in the 100 block of Winchester Drive on a charge of operator’s license required. A traffic stop was conducted for a vehicle with an expired Missouri temporary license. Dispatch informed the officer that the driver did not have a valid license.
11:40 p.m.: David R. Batzel, 33, of the 2600 bock of Martha Lane, was arrested in the 900 block of West 11th Street on charges of first-degree trespassing and possession of burglary tools. Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 900 block of West 11th Street. A subject was found behind the residence with a crowbar. After an investigation, a subject, Batzel, was arrested.
Incidents
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Arrests
July 30
9:41 p.m.: Aaron M. Lampe, 31, of Independence, was arrested in Saline County on charges of felony drug trafficking (methamphetamine), four counts of felony drug possession, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.
