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.
7:04 p.m.: Hakeem S. Dickson, 26, of the 1000 block of Royal Boulevard, was arrested after officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of East Broadway Boulevard in reference to the theft of a Coleman mini-bike. Officers were given a description of the suspect, and he was spotted riding the mini-bike in the area. As officers converged, the suspect hid the motorcycle near a shed behind a residence in the 1000 block of East Seventh Street. Officers took Dickson into custody and found drug-related items during the arrest. He was arrested for first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, felony tampering with physical evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold.
10:17 a:m.: An officer was dispatched to a business in the 1900 block of West Main Street in reference to a theft report. The manager said a man came into the store earlier in the morning and stole items before leaving.
10:46 a.m.: An officer began an investigation into a report of scamming on a mobile game. A victim who lives outside the country contacted police by email to begin the investigation. The total amount of money stolen was $1,940.41.
10:39 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Moniteau Avenue in reference to property damage. The caller reported finding three bullet holes in her vehicle. She said the bullet holes were not there the night before. No arrests have been made.
8:40 a.m.: The sheriff's office received several reports of damaged mailboxes from Sacajawea Road, Quisenberry Road and West Main Street Road. The investigation continues.
9:36 p.m.: Arthur O. Baxley, 43, of Versailles, was arrested in Morgan County for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, no rear license plate lamp, headlights not white enough, auxiliary lamps not white or yellow, and failure to register a motor vehicle. He was transported to the Morgan County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold.
Compiled by Chris Howell.
