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.
8:44 p.m.: Kelsey Marie C. Atherton, 35, of the 3000 block of Oak Brook Boulevard, was arrested after a traffic stop for a vehicle failing to signal at East 16th Street and South Summit Avenue. The driver had a suspended Missouri license and was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where she was booked and released for driving with a suspended license.
8:21 p.m.: Reggie Ervin Townsend, 61, of the 400 block of East Jackson Street, was arrested after a traffic stop on a truck recognized for the driver having a revoked driver's license. Townsend was arrested near East Saline Street and North New York Avenue and was released on scene pending a charge of driving with a suspended license.
11:38 a.m.: Officers responded to the 600 block of East 10th Street for a report of possible stolen groceries. The reporting party stated he had groceries delivered from Walmart that were placed on the neighbor's porch. After investigating, officers were not able to prove any criminal intent. A report was made to document the incident.
4:15 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of East Broadway Boulevard in reference to damage to a retaining wall that was believed to have occurred earlier in the day.
Midnight: Officers responded to the 2500 block of South Ingram Avenue for a potential burglary in progress involving weapons. The suspects had fled the scene in a vehicle prior to the officers’ arrival. Information for a report was collected and an investigation is ongoing.
10:05 a.m.: Deputies made contact with a resident in the 2000 block of McVey Road in reference to the theft overnight of wooden steps in a metal frame from a trailer house. There are no known suspects.
4:16 p.m.: Robert E. Baldwin, 57, of Marshall, was arrested in Saline County for a felony Warren County warrant and driving with revoked driver's license. He was transported to the Saline County Jail.
11:56 p.m.: Bryce J. Wright, 23, of Independence, was arrested in Johnson County for driving while intoxicated and was released on scene.
2:19 a.m.: Bryan E. Baker, 37, of Illinois, was arrested in Morgan County for driving while intoxicated - alcohol. He was transported to the Morgan County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold.
Compiled by Chris Howell.
