Five people were arrested in Sedalia after law enforcement served multiple search warrants Wednesday.
The Sedalia Police Department has been investigating heroin distribution in the Sedalia and Pettis County area. Officers received arrest warrants from the Pettis County Prosecutor’s Office for four people suspected in the investigation, according to an SPD press release.
SPD also attained search warrants for three residences where heroin distribution has been reportedly occurring. Officers served no-knock warrants at homes in the 4300 block of McVey Road, the 1500 block of East Fourth Street and the 800 block of McVey Road.
The SPD Drug Enforcement Unit and Criminal Investigations Bureau worked with the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force and the Missouri State Highway Patrol to carry out the searches and arrests.
Searches of the three homes revealed heroin, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia and additional evidence to further support heroin distribution, according to the release.
Two suspects were taken into custody at the residence in the 1500 block of East Fourth Street.
Kenneth S. McGee Sr., 47, of the 4300 block of McVey Road, was arrested on two active Pettis County warrants for distribution of heroin within a protected location. One of his arrest warrants carried a $50,000 cash-only bond while the other received a $100,000 cash or surety bond.
Tuesday M. Sparks, 27, of the 4300 block of McVey Road, was arrested on a charge of distribution of heroin. Sparks was released at the scene pending the state charge.
Viktor A. Chernish, 54, was arrested at his residence in the 4300 block of McVey Road on charges of possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine and possession of hydrocodone.
At the third location, officers arrested Charles B. “Polo” Price, 31, at his home in the 800 block of McVey Road on an active Pettis County warrant for delivery of heroin. His warrant was issued a $25,000 bond, cash or surety.
Zachary L. Denny, 23, was arrested at his residence in the 1000 block of West Fourth Street on a Pettis County warrant for distribution of heroin within a protected location.
Officers are still seeking suspects relating to this investigation.
