(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk, NY – A multi-month investigation into drug activity culminated in a significant narcotics seizure on August 16, 2024, when law enforcement executed a search warrant at 56 W. Doughty St. in Dunkirk. The operation, led by the Dunkirk Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in the arrest of Kevin Dejesus-Rivera, 32, and Christian Ayala-Gonzalez, 37.
Authorities, including the Dunkirk Police Special Response Team (SRT), entered the residence and discovered a substantial amount of illegal drugs. The seizure included 13.85 grams of crack cocaine, 2.2 grams of cocaine, 7.02 grams of fentanyl, as well as scales, packaging materials, and $971 in cash. Both suspects face three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd degree. Additionally, Ayala-Gonzalez was found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The suspects were transported to the Dunkirk Police Department for processing and will be arraigned in the City of Dunkirk Court. Authorities urge residents to report any suspicious drug-related activity. Tips can be submitted to the Dunkirk Police Department at 716-363-0313 or to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators at 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420.
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