Columbia Police make significant arrest and fentanyl seizure

On Dec. 8, detectives with the Columbia Police Department's (CPD)Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, in coordination with the North Missouri Drug Task Force, served two search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Columbia.

The operation resulted in the arrest of Frazier Pratt, 61, of Columbia, and the seizure of approximately 1.4 pounds of suspected fentanyl-enough to supply an estimated 6,350 user-level doses-and three firearms. Pratt was arrested and charged with one count of drug trafficking and three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, as little as two milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal depending on a person's body size, tolerance and past usage, making this one of the most significant drug seizures in the area in recent memory.

"This seizure represents a key achievement in our ongoing efforts to safeguard the public from dangerous drugs," said CPD Lt. Neal Sedgwick. "Fentanyl continues to devastate our community, and we are relentless in our mission to stop these deadly drugs from reaching our neighborhoods."

The Columbia Police Department thanks the North Missouri Drug Task Force for their assistance in the investigation.

Anyone with information related to drug activity in Columbia is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 573.875.8477 or visiting http://www.p3tips.com/899. Individuals providing information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Case Number 2025-011753

Missouri statutes:

579.065 - Drug Trafficking

571.070 - Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Attachments:

• Pratt Mugshot

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