
One of two persons who was arrested and charged with felonies after the search of a motel room on July 8 has a court proceeding set for this week.
According to Sedalia Police, officers stopped a vehicle and located methamphetamine, cutting tools and a catalytic converter inside.
Information was obtained that room 122 at American Inn at 1217 South Limit Avenue contained more stolen catalytic converters. A search warrant was obtained for the room, and four more stolen catalytic converters were located, along with various tools used to steal catalytic converters. Two of the converters were confirmed to be have been stolen from a Sedalia business, which had just reported the theft earlier in the day.
Arrested were 29-year-old Wayne T. Coslet and a 23-year old woman, who were located in the room in possession of the stolen property.
According to court documents, Coslet is charged with felonies for Stealing of $750 or More and Property Damage in the First Degree. He posted $25,000 surety bond on July 12.
Coslet’s arraignment hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Pettis County Circuit Court.
The woman has not been formally charged at this time.