Rolla Men Charged After Authorities Seize Meth, Fentanyl

Two Rolla men were arrested with methamphetamine and fentanyl Nov. 29 and have been charged with drug trafficking.

Seth T. Davis, 31, was arrested for trafficking drugs in the 2nd degree and possession of a controlled substance.  

He was incarcerated in the Phelps County Jail.  Warrants were later issued with a $500,000 cash or surety bond.

Also arrested was Richard W. Tucker III, 30, for trafficking drugs in the 2nd degree.  He was incarcerated in the Phelps County Jail.  Warrants were later issued with a $250,000 cash or surety bond.

On Nov.29, officers of the Rolla Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, Rolla Police Department, and Phelps County Sheriff’s Department concluded a short term narcotics investigation in the 400 block of North Elm Street in Rolla.

A search warrant was executed on the residence by law enforcement officers.  As a result fentanyl and methamphetamine were all seized during the search. 

Chief Sean Fagan commended the efforts of all of the officers involved.  

“Fentanyl is a deadly drug associated with nearly every overdose call we respond to.  Our officers are out there every day trying to arrest those who are dealing this poison in our community,” Fagan said.