Area police personnel made an arrest on Wednesday, August 25.

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, a 30-year-old man was arrested and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold.

State charges being sought include:
* First-Degree Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl);
* Distribution of a Controlled Substance Within A Protected Location (Elementary School); and
* Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia.

In addition to the arrest and state charges, the residence at 1208 South Carr Avenue was determined to be in violation of Sedalia City Ordinance 36-96, Prohibition Against Maintaining a Nuisance Property. The residence was posted with notice of the violation, mandating the property owner resolve the violations within 60 days.

Per KMMO policy, the name of the suspect will not be released until formal charges are filed.