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
May 27
7 p.m.: Michael L. Taylor, 50, of the 2100 block of South Washington Avenue, was arrested near the intersection of East Pettis Street and North Washington Avenue for driving with a revoked license. An officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding. A computer check revealed the driver had a revoked license in Missouri and a suspended license in Illinois. The driver was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail where he was booked and released.
May 29
5:19 a.m.: Jeffery Loren Friedley, 37, of Cole Camp, was arrested near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Hancock Avenue for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and false impersonation. Officers noticed a vehicle with no lights on. A traffic stop was conducted that revealed the driver had a Johnson County warrant with a $500 cash-only bond. Further investigation revealed drug paraphernalia and drugs within the vehicle. The passenger was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail.
5:22 a.m.: Jacobo Maldonado Aguare, 23, of the 1600 block of South Park Avenue, was arrested near the intersection of West Broadway Boulevard and Oak Grove Lane for driving with a revoked license. An officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding and failure to maintain the lane. A Department of Revenue check of the driver revealed he had a suspended license. He was arrested and taken to SPD where he was processed and released with a summons.
7:35 p.m.: Jesse L. Rubio, 17, of the 400 block of North Prospect Avenue, was arrested near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Ingram Avenue for driving while intoxicated, vehicle to be driven carefully, speeding (51 mph and over) and improper lane usage. An officer observed a car traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Broadway near South Marvin Avenue. Radar indicated it was traveling at 91 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver slammed on their brakes after passing the officer and swerved across the center line into the oncoming lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver was arrested and taken to SPD for processing.
9:40 p.m.: Jamila T. Jordan, 26, of Sweet Springs, was issued a summons near the intersection of East Third Street and North Engineer Avenue for driving with a suspended license. An officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with a defective headlight. A check through dispatch showed the driver’s license status was suspended. She was issued a state ticket and released from the scene.
May 30
2:09 a.m.: David Eddie Taylor, 40, of the 400 block of North Prospect Avenue, was arrested near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Lamine Avenue for driving with a revoked license. An officer conducted a traffic stop for a car failing to maintain its lane. A check through dispatch showed the driver’s license status was revoked.
2:12 a.m.: Hector R. Martinez Diaz, 29, of the 2600 block of Bristol Lane, was arrested near the intersection of West 24th Street and South Grand Avenue for driving while intoxicated (drugs), failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to register annually with the Department of Revenue, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A car was stopped for moving violations, failure to dim headlights and expired/improper registration. After an investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired by drugs and in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, transported to a hospital and then the Pettis County Jail where he was booked pending release to a sober person.
May 31
2:07 a.m.: Jaime Guzman, 46, of the 600 block of East Broadway Boulevard, was arrested near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Marvin Avenue for two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance in a county jail, possession of opium/cocaine, felony driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked license. An SUV was stopped for several moving violations. After an investigation, it was determined the driver had a revoked license and was highly intoxicated with two young children in the car. He was taken to SPD and then the Pettis County Jail where he was placed on a 24-hour hold. He was found in possession of cocaine and methamphetamine powder.
2:39 a.m.: Kimberly M. Draheim, 25, of the 5600 block of South Limit Avenue, was arrested in the 1300 block of South Limit Avenue for possession of a controlled substance. An officer initiated a traffic stop at a business. The driver consented to a search of the vehicle and all occupants consented to a search of their person. One passenger was found in possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold.
9:33 a.m.: Jacob Edward Masters, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested in the 600 block of West Fourth Street for second-degree property damage. An officer took a report in the SPD lobby around 8:48 a.m. regarding property damage and trespassing. The officer made contact with the suspect and after a short investigation, arrested them for property damage.
1:44 p.m.: Health A. Thalgott, 23, was arrested in the 1300 block of South Limit Avenue for first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. SPD received two calls about a careless driver southbound on Limit entering city limits. An officer located the vehicle in a business parking lot. It was discovered the vehicle was reported stolen out of Columbia. As the officer attempted to make contact, the suspect fled on foot. He was caught a few blocks away. He was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail for a 24-hour hold.
8:02 p.m.: Charlotte E. Vinson, 39, of Sedalia, was arrested in the 100 block of South Park Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers responded to the area for a report of gunshots. When officers arrived, they found a female in an alleyway in a car. She was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and arrested.
11:32 p.m.: Fransisco Salvador, 31, of Sedalia, was arrested near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Ingram Avenue for operator’s license required. Officers initiated a traffic stop for a defective headlight. A check through dispatch showed the driver did not have a valid license. He was taken to SPD and released with a summons.
11:35 p.m.: Brandon Jackie Cooper, 32, of the 1700 block of South Grand Avenue, was arrested at his residence for second-degree domestic assault. An officer responded to a report of a domestic assault. The officer spoke with the caller who said she had been assaulted by a person known to her. She had injuries to her face. The suspect denied striking the victim. The suspect was arrested and taken to the Pettis County Jail for a 24-hour hold.
Incidents
May 28
9:16 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to a reported burglary at 1500 E. 16th St. Concession stands throughout Centennial Park were burglarized and damaged. The suspect(s) were unknown at the time of the report.
6:19 p.m.: Officers responded to the 1100 block of West Sixth Street for a theft report. The caller reported a newer, red Craftsman toolbox and a newer, blue Kobalt 20-gallon air compressor were missing from his property. There are no suspects.
May 29
8:03 p.m.: An officer responded to the 1300 block of South Park Avenue for a report of a disturbance. The victims stated they were at Katy Park around 7 p.m. when a suspect began shooting at them with a paintball gun, striking one of them in the face.
Pettis County Sheriff’s Office
Arrests
April 29
5:22 a.m.: Deputies took a report of second-degree assault. Quincy Pierce, an inmate at the Pettis County Jail, struck an officer in the face. Charges are pending from the Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Incidents
April 12
3:48 p.m.: A victim came to the Sheriff’s Office to make an identity theft report. The victim stated that over a three-month period from October to December 2020, accounts had been opened in his name and charged more than $10,000. The investigation is ongoing.
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Arrests
June 1
5 p.m.: Darren J. Brown, 52, of Marshall, was arrested in Saline County for felony driving while revoked (third or subsequent offense).
