A Sedalia man charged with several felonies after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a 10-year-old girl on December 15, 2018, in Pettis County is scheduled to be in court next week.
A probable-cause statement says witnesses told authorities 28-year-old Corey Owens was dragging the girl by the arm as she was yelling for help in the 300 block of West 7th Street. Owens, who was detained at the scene, also reportedly resisted several times while Sedalia Police officers attempted to handcuff him; and allegedly was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
Online court documents say Owens has been charged with a Class B Felony for First-Degree Kidnapping; a Class D Felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance; and Class E Felonies for Assault in the Third Degree and Resisting Arrest. His bond remains at $250,000 cash or surety.
Owens waived his formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty on January 22. His next hearing is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at Pettis County Circuit Court.