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Warrant Check Leads to Arrests of Four Individuals on Drug and Weapon Charges in Panama, NY

(WNY News Now) – In a recent warrant check at a residence on 6803 Rt 474, Panama, NY, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested four individuals on charges related to drug and weapon offenses. Sheriff’s deputies, conducting a warrant check, apprehended William E. Curry Jr. at the Panama residence, leading to the discovery of Harry J.…

By News Staff

February 20, 2024

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(WNY News Now) – In a recent warrant check at a residence on 6803 Rt 474, Panama, NY, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested four individuals on charges related to drug and weapon offenses.

Sheriff’s deputies, conducting a warrant check, apprehended William E. Curry Jr. at the Panama residence, leading to the discovery of Harry J. Radke, Dennis J. Cash Jr., and Jared K. Gilbert. A subsequent search warrant revealed 13.1 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a reported stolen assault rifle.

Collaborating with narcotics investigators from Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Dunkirk Police Department, authorities charged all subjects with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, and Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd. The suspects were transported to the Centralized Arraignment Program at the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Jail.