(WNY News Now) – A coordinated narcotics investigation led to the seizure of over 150 grams of cocaine and firearms during a search warrant executed at a Dunkirk residence on June 5, resulting in the arrest of Daniel Melendez.
DUNKIRK, NY — On June 5, 2025, narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, and Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant at 430 Washington Avenue, Lower Apartment, Dunkirk. The operation involved the Dunkirk Police Special Response Team (SRT), who made entry into the residence at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Inside the apartment, authorities found and arrested 38-year-old Daniel Melendez of Dunkirk. Investigators seized 151.42 grams of cocaine, along with scales and packaging materials typically used for narcotics distribution. Additionally, a loaded 9mm handgun and two high-capacity magazines were confiscated.
Melendez faces multiple charges including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd and 3rd degrees. Following his arrest, Melendez was transported to the Dunkirk Police Department and subsequently arraigned in Dunkirk City Court.
Law enforcement agencies urge community members to report any suspicious or narcotics-related activity. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the following lines: Dunkirk Police Department at 716-363-0313, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators at 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420, and Jamestown Police Department at 716-483-8477.
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