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On January 12th, at 4:25 p.m., the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, and City of Jamestown Police conducted a coordinated operation, executing a search warrant at 178 W. 2nd St. lower apt. in Dunkirk. The Dunkirk Police SRT led the entry, leading to the apprehension of Fernando Martinez Jr. Inside, investigators seized 12.16 grams of fentanyl, 26.15 grams of crack cocaine, 10.92 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a shotgun, and over $6,000. Fernando Martinez Jr. faces charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Criminal Contempt in the 1st Degree. He was arraigned in the City of Dunkirk Court and is held on $10,000 cash bail.

Authorities urge community members to report suspicious or narcotics-related activities. Contact the Dunkirk Police Department Tip line at 716-363-0313, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators Tip line at either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420, and Jamestown Police Department Tip line at 716-483-8477. The collaborative effort involved the City of Dunkirk Police Department, Dunkirk Police SRT, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, and City of Jamestown Police Department. For more information, refer to this link.