Sedalia Police Department
Arrests
Feb. 27
1:30 a.m. Adam Roy Hackworth Jr., 42, was arrested Feb. 27 near the intersection of South Engineer Avenue and East Broadway Boulevard for DWI alcohol, prior offender and driving while revoked after an officer initiated a traffic stop after they observed a motorcycle being operated by a subject known not to have a valid operator's status because they had been arrested earlier in the night. A computer check showed the rider to have a revoked driving status. During the investigation, it was determined he was intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department, where he provided a breath sample that showed his blood alcohol content above .08. The suspect was transported to the Pettis County Jail and a request for charges were submitted to the prosecutor.
Feb. 28
12:52 a.m. Luis Alain Carlos Diaz, 20, was arrested in the area of Wilkerson Street and South Moniteau Avenue for driving while intoxicated after officers conducted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation. It was determined that the driver was intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he provided a breath sample above .08. He was fingerprinted and issued a ticket.
7:36 p.m. Donald W. Harris II, 47, was arrested Feb. 3 in the 2200 block of East Broadway Boulevard for third-degree domestic assault after officers responded to a domestic disturbance. One subject was deemed to be the primary aggressor and was arrested. They were transported to the Pettis County Jail, where they were booked on a 24-hour hold pending state charges.
March 2
10:30 a.m. Joseph Gardner Sr., 72, was arrested March 2 in the area of West Main Street and North Park Avenue after a traffic stop. It was discovered that the driver had a revoked driving status. He was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was booked and released.
March 3
2:39 a.m. Lashanta Nakia Potts, 27, was arrested Feb. 3, near the intersection of North Washington Avenue and East Cooper Street, for a drug possession violation, driving while suspended/revoked, resisting/interfering with arrest, DWI prior offender and possession of drug paraphernalia after officers observed a maroon conversion van driving in the area of North Ohio and Morgan. Officers attempted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation. The suspect failed to yield, and a short pursuit was initiated. The suspect pulled into a yard in the area of Washington and Cooper. A high-risk stop was conducted by officers. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after. After further investigation, it was determined that the suspect was intoxicated and driving with a revoked license. The suspect was transported to Police Headquarters and processed for DWI. She provided a breath sample above the legal limit and was transported to the Pettis County Jail. In her vehicle, an open container of alcohol and a glass pipe with meth residue were located.
11:05 p.m. Giovanni Alicea, 18, was arrested for driving while intoxicated (drugs) near the intersection of South Vermont Avenue and West Main Street after officers conducted a vehicle stop for an equipment violation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and transported to the Sedalia Police Department, where a blood sample was collected. The suspect was issued a ticket, fingerprinted and released.
Incidents
March 2
2:13 p.m. Officers responded to the Sedalia Police Department Lobby to speak with a female regarding harassment.
March 3
4:12 a.m. Officers received a phone call over the phone in regards to harassment over text messages in the 3200 block of West Broadway. Officers gathered information to generate a report.
11:22 p.m. Officers responded to the 1300 block of East 4th Street for a domestic disturbance. Officers gathered information and a primary aggressor was not determined. A 12-hour domestic violence log was completed.
Compiled by Joe Andrews.
