Area police personnel made an arrest on August 25, and the 30-year-old man has been formally charged with a drug-related felony.

According the Sedalia Police Department, the Crime Resolution Unit (CRU) served two search warrants related to an ongoing investigation involving the alleged distribution of fentanyl in the Sedalia area.

At approximately 2:28 p.m., a search warrant was served at 1217 South Limit Avenue, room 125, where a male subject was taken into custody without incident. A search of the motel room revealed capsules containing fentanyl, drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency believed to be the profit of illegal drug sales. An additional search warrant was served at 1208 South Carr Avenue, a residence known to be utilized by the male suspect for drug-related activity. Additional items of evidence were located to further indicate the male suspect was involved in the distribution of fentanyl.

At the conclusion of the investigation, Viktor Gergovskyy, of Sedalia, was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold.

According to court documents, Gergovskyy is charged with a felony for trafficking drugs or attempt in the first degree. Bond has not been set yet.

Gergovskyy’s initial hearing is pending at Pettis County Circuit Court.