Several agencies conduct search warrant in Pettis County

On 09/05/2023 at approximately 1530 hrs., a search warrant at 16803 Buchanan Rd, Pettis County, was served by the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force, and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. 

This warrant is the culmination of, regarding this specific incident, over two years of investigation including multiple law enforcement agencies such as Henry County, Sedalia Police Department, Pettis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force targeting Tony D. Meyer, 51. of Pettis County as an alleged, extraordinarily large, illicit drug distributor. 

This first warrant served in Pettis County was conducted via my mutual aid request with the Bates County SERT, who successfully and safely concluded this investigation.

Upon arrival, Tony Meyer was taken into custody after a brief attempt at flight, and his brother Ricky Meyer, 56 yoa of Pettis County, was taken into custody without incident. A search of the persons and property revealed the following:

Just under 2 lbs. of methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Suspected Heroin, a Schedule I Controlled Substance
Oxycodone, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Over $10,000.00 US currency
2 Morphine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
16 Hydrocodone, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
3.44 grams fentanyl, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Glock 42 .380 Auto
Smith and Wesson 9mm

We also seized a Dodge Challenger, Cadillac sedan, and Honda CBR to be forfeited.

Shortly after this service, a second warrant obtained during this investigation was served, again by Bates County SERT, Pettis County Deputies, and Mid-Mo Drug Task Force, at 19532 Maltsbarger Rd. 

A search of this property resulted in the following:
20 Hydrocodone, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
44 Alprazolam, a Schedule IV Controlled Substance
1 g Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Springfield .45 ACP
Taurus 9mm
Mossberg 500 12 gauge
Several altered Missouri license plates
Drug paraphernalia
A stolen flat bed trailer
A suspected stolen Kubota tractor
A stolen Kawaski Ninja motorcycle

There was a third search warrant relating to this investigation served in Henry County with a small amount of methamphetamine seized.
Initial charges of Trafficking, Receiving Stolen Property, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm will be submitted to the Pettis County Prosecutor's Office for an initial bond, reference Tony. Charges against Ricky will be submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office as well for Trafficking. 

The cases will then be submitted to the US Western District Court via the DEA for federal indictment, at which time the state charges will be dropped and defendants transferred to the custody of the US Marshals upon said expected indictment.

This is a tremendous advancement in the effort to make the county safe for all of our citizens. I cannot thank Bates County and Sheriff Chad Anderson enough for their patience and professionalism in the service of the warrants here in Pettis County. 

It is truly appreciated. A big shout out to Henry County Sheriff Kent Oberkrom as well. Our Task Force, deputies, fellow deputies, sheriffs, and police officers are committed to making a positive impact within not only our own jurisdictions but that of others. It is an honor to serve with them.

UPDATE:

Tony Meyer’s state charges: Trafficking x 2, Possession of a Controlled Substance x5, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm x 2, Resisting Arrest - $1,000,000.00 bond

Ricky Meyer’s state charge: Trafficking - $50,000.00 bond.

Federal indictment expected

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.