(WNY News Now) – A routine traffic stop in Jamestown led to the arrest of four individuals after officers discovered controlled substances and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Jamestown, N.Y. – On October 10, 2024, at approximately 3:24 p.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 2nd Platoon conducted a traffic stop in the area of Forest Avenue and Newland Avenue. The stop was initiated due to observed traffic violations. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers noticed drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the car.

The four occupants of the vehicle were identified as Steven D. Schrecengost, 30, Casey L. Haberberger, 50, Brittany R. Washington, 33, and Christine E. Carlson, 46. After the discovery of drug paraphernalia, officers conducted a thorough search of the vehicle. The search revealed a quantity of fentanyl, packaging materials, a digital scale, and mannitol—a cutting agent commonly used to dilute illegal drugs. These items were found in a bag belonging to Schrecengost.

Further investigation found that Haberberger and Washington were also in possession of small amounts of fentanyl. Carlson was discovered with several Naloxone Buprenorphine sublingual films, a controlled substance.

All four individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail. Schrecengost faces charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree, along with three counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd degree. Haberberger, Washington, and Carlson were each charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree.

Schrecengost is being held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court. Meanwhile, Haberberger, Washington, and Carlson were released with appearance tickets. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.