AK-47 Discovered During Traffic Stop in Sedalia

In the early morning hours of Sunday, Sedalia Police conducted a vehicle check at North Lamine Avenue and East Morgan Street after an odor of marijuana was detected to be coming from the vehicle.

The investigation led to a search of the vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of an AK-47 style rifle, a large amount of marijuana, ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, prescription pills and additional evidence to support illegal drug distribution.

Kayla Lynn Leach, 20, of Sedalia, was arrested pending charges of felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Dangerous Drug, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Distribution of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Keyshawn Jonathan Flowers, 21, of Sedalia, was arrested pending charges of felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Dangerous Drug, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Distribution of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Flowers also had a Failure to Appear warrant on original charges of Possession of Marijuana, and a warrant for his arrest on charges of Domestic Assault, Armed Criminal Action, Tampering with a Witness in a Felony Prosecution and Stealing. Flowers was given a bond of $100,000.

Both Leach and Flowers were transported to the Pettis County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold.