(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – In a coordinated effort, members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant on December 13, 2023, resulting in the arrest of two Jamestown residents on charges related to drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child.

On December 13, 2023, at 9:15 AM, law enforcement agencies carried out a narcotics investigation at two locations in Jamestown, NY: 143 English St. and 15 Cresent St. The search warrant at 143 English St., executed with the assistance of the Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, led to the apprehension of Tami M. Martinez, 41, and a juvenile male inside the residence.

Upon securing the premises, investigators allegedly discovered 105.3 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and $2,267.00 in cash. Martinez was promptly arrested and transported to the Jamestown City Jail, facing charges that include Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Simultaneously, surveillance by Narcotics Investigators from the Jamestown Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office targeted Omar Marrero, 37, who was wanted by Federal Probation out of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Marrero was taken into custody upon exiting the residence under surveillance.

A search of Marrero’s person revealed 28.5 grams of cocaine and $686.00 in cash. He was transported to the Jamestown City Jail, where he faces charges related to his outstanding warrant and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd.

The ongoing investigation into cocaine distribution in and around Jamestown may result in further charges against Martinez, Marrero, and others involved in illegal activities.