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.
11:30 p.m.: Virgil Andrew Edgar Jr., of the 400 block of North Grand Avenue, was arrested after an officer attempted to stop a vehicle near North Engineer Avenue and East Saline Street they had observed making an improper turn and running a stop sign. The driver fled through alleys and yards to get away but was located, arrested, and transported to the Pettis County Jail for resisting arrest and careless and imprudent driving.
10:19 p.m.: Ismael Tamayo Lopez, 25, of the 24000 block of Highway 12, was arrested after an officer was dispatched to North Ohio Avenue and North Missouri Avenue to assist with a traffic stop. Lopez was intoxicated and was transported to the Sedalia Police Department, issued a traffic ticket for driving while intoxicated, and released to a sober driver.
11 a.m.: A police officer took a report in the 1900 block of South Park Avenue from a victim stating someone kicked in the front door to her residence and caused damage.
1:03 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a theft that occurred in the 2700 block of Brandon Avenue. The reporting party noticed metal decorations in his front yard were missing.
7:40 p.m.: Officers responded to the 600 block of Wilkerson Street in reference to an animal attack. The reporting party said a neighbor's dog entered their yard and attacked their dog. The dog was injured, and the suspect's dog returned home. A report has been sent to animal control.
12:49 a.m.: Officers responded to a business in the 3200 block of South Limit Avenue in reference to a dog bite. The reporting party said he delivered a pizza to a residence in the 1400 block of South Prospect Avenue and a dog bit him on the hand.
Noon: An officer was dispatched to the Housing Authority, 400 Robinson Court, in reference to suspicious circumstances. The incident was documented in a general information report.
1:16 p.m.: An officer responded to the 1600 block of Heck Avenue in reference to a hit-and-run accident. The complaint said their vehicle was struck while parked in front of the residence. The striking vehicle left without providing information.
2:15 p.m.: An officer responded to the intersection of West Broadway Boulevard and South Prospect Avenue in reference to a vehicle crash with injuries. An eastbound Chevrolet Cavalier struck the rear of a stopped Chevrolet Impala, causing the Impala to move forward and strike the rear of a silver minivan. The minivan then fled the scene without providing information.
2:49 p.m.: A female from the 900 block of Westwood Avenue came into the lobby of the police department to report she was being harassed. A report was completed.
9:34 p.m.: Officers responded to the 700 block of North Grand Avenue in reference to a previous assault. The reporting party stated a subject jumped out of a vehicle and assaulted her as she was walking down the road. The suspect has not been identified.
11:03 p.m.: Jeremy Mullins, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested after deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4500 block of South Limit Avenue on a vehicle with no headlights or tail lights and the wrong plates. The driver, Mullins, had a revoked driving status and was transported to the Pettis County Jail.
Compiled by Chris Howell.
