A Drug Bust in Sedalia Leads to the Arrest of One Man

Around 6:30 Tuesday evening (August 9), Sedalia Police patrol officers, detectives, and Pettis County Sheriff's deputies served a no-knock drug related search warrant at 809 South Marshall Avenue, in Sedalia.

Upon entry, contact was made with the suspect, identified as 38-year old Roger W. Green.

A search of the property revealed almost one pound of methamphetamine, along with marijuana, and prescription pills. Additional evidence suggested that meth and marijuana distribution was occurring at the property.

In addition to drugs, twenty guns were located in the building, which had been confirmed stolen out of Copper County earlier this year. The types of guns at the building were shotguns, rifles, and pistols. Various other items were also recovered that had been stolen out of Cooper County.

Roger Green was arrested and placed on a 24-hour hold in the Pettis County Jail.

Various state charges are being requested, which include:

- 1st Degree Drug Trafficking for methamphetamine

- Distribution of a controlled substance for meth, marijuana, and Oxycodone/Hydrochloride

- Unlawful Use of a Weapon

- Possession of a Firearm, unlawful for certain persons

- Receiving Stolen Property

- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia