(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – A large-scale narcotics investigation led to a major drug seizure and one arrest in Jamestown on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, a coordinated effort between the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators, the Jamestown Police Department, and the Dunkirk Police Department resulted in the execution of a search warrant at 168 Barrett Avenue, Apartment 1, in Jamestown around 12:25 p.m. on October 22.
During the search, investigators located and seized approximately 7.7 pounds of methamphetamine, 5.5 grams of fentanyl, scales, packaging materials used for drug distribution, and $1,198 in U.S. currency.
At the residence, authorities arrested 37-year-old Cassandra M. Chadwick of Jamestown. Chadwick was charged with:
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree
Chadwick was taken into custody and will be arraigned in Jamestown City Court. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Law enforcement officials described the investigation as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt narcotics trafficking within the city and throughout Chautauqua County.
Authorities are encouraging residents to report suspicious or drug-related activity to local tip lines:
- Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Tip Line: 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420
- Jamestown Police Department Tip Line: 716-483-8477
- Dunkirk Police Department Tip Line: 716-363-0313
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