Sedalia Police Department
Arrests
April 20
5:41 a.m.: Angel Martinez, 26; Alfredo J. Rodriguez, 43; and Ellias Martinez Jr., 22,were arrested for a drug violation, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in the 300 block of East Clay Street after officers were dispatched to the area of East Clay and North Hogan Avenue for a report of subjects threatening people with guns. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a high-risk traffic stop, eventually arresting all the subjects inside. While searching the vehicle, several firearms and drugs were found. The subjects were transported to the Pettis County Jail, where they were booked to be held for 24 hours pending charges.
12:26 p.m. : Jessaray Latoshua Merriott, 36, was arrested for first-degree arson in the 400 block of Albright Court after officers were dispatched to a structure fire. Upon arrival, officers cleared out the adjoining apartments and contacted the tenant of the apartment that was on fire. She stated they had intentionally started the fire in their bedroom. She was arrested and placed on a 24-hour hold pending state charges.
7:17 p.m.: Thomas E. Posey, 39, was arrested for non-injury assault in the 3500 block of West Broadway Boulevard for a report of a disturbance. The victim reported he was assaulted. The subject was arrested and later released with a Municipal summons for assault without injury. The suspect was given a June 22, 2026, court date.
April 21
12:45 a.m.: Merced Rodriguez Salvador, 36, was arrested for driving without a license in the area of West Broadway Boulevard and South Grand Avenue after officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a moving violation. The driver was found not to have a valid license and was arrested and released with a municipal citation.
Incidents
April 16
5:03 p.m.: Officers responded to the lobby of the police department regarding previous harassment. While talking to the RP, officers gathered information for a report. They provided statements of evidence in the case. Suspect information is known and charges are being pursued.
Compiled by Joe Andrews.
