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
July 13
6:20 a.m.: Thomas Duane Averbeck, 65, of the 1500 block of South Harrison Avenue, was arrested in the 3400 block of South Grand Avenue on charges of driving with a suspended license and failure to properly display/affix license plates.
1:45 p.m.: Beckey Elaine Thomas, 32, no address given, was arrested in the 3400 block of West Broadway Boulevard on charges of possession of synthetic narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers conducted a warrant check. The subject had a parole violation warrant and a larceny warrant, and was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.
8:20 p.m.: Alexander Anthony Brockman, 19, of Hughesville, was arrested near the intersection of East 11th Street and South Ohio Avenue on charges of felony possession of marijuana, distributing/delivering/manufacturing marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A traffic stop was conducted for a vehicle with no front license plate and failure to signal. Investigation revealed the subject was in possession of marijuana and drug distribution supplies.
10:05 p.m.: Dustin Alan Lappat, 35, no address given, was arrested near the intersection of East Broadway Boulevard and South Summit Avenue on charges of third degree assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. A traffic stop was conducted and while officers were conducting a driving while intoxicated investigation with the driver, the passenger shoved an officer. The subject then ran from police, starting a short foot pursuit. After the pursuit, he complained of chest injuries. The Pettis County Ambulance District responded to the scene, but upon arrival he refused medical treatment.
Incidents
July 12
Noon: A 16-foot trailer, valued at $1,500, was reported stolen from a backyard in the 1000 block of South Missouri Avenue.
July 14
12:39 a.m.: $5,300 was reported stolen from a lock box at a residence in the 900 block of Mitchell Road while the victim was at a doctor’s appointment.
