(WNY News Now) – Four individuals were arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a narcotics investigation that culminated in a traffic stop and a search warrant execution in Fredonia, NY, on April 1, 2025.

A multi-agency narcotics investigation led by the Dunkirk Police Department, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Jamestown Police Department, resulted in the seizure of over 280 grams of methamphetamine and several other controlled substances in Fredonia on April 1, 2025.

The investigation, which spanned over eight months, targeted narcotics trafficking spreading from Dunkirk to the Village of Fredonia. On the morning of April 1, Dunkirk Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Route 60 in Dunkirk, where they apprehended 31-year-old Altarique Mitchell of Rochester, NY, who was operating a vehicle connected to the investigation.

Following the traffic stop, a search warrant was executed at 52 Maple Ave. in Fredonia, where investigators found 33-year-old Arriell L. Catalano, 31-year-old Tynell J. Tolbert, and 27-year-old Rojonique E. Walker. During the search, authorities seized 280.27 grams of methamphetamine, 53.42 grams of crack cocaine, 7.53 grams of powder cocaine, 35 Suboxone dosage units, hydrocodone pills, scales, packaging materials, and over $5,700 in cash.

All four individuals were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree. Walker also had active arrest warrants out of Cheektowaga and Depew, NY.

The suspects were transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for the Centralized Arraignment Program, where they are expected to face additional legal proceedings. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Local authorities are continuing their efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the region. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or drug-related concerns. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Dunkirk Police Department’s tip line at 716-363-0313, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Narcotics Tip Line at 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420, or the Jamestown Police Department Tip Line at 716-483-8477.