(WNY News Now) – Two people were charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on Interstate 86 in Olean, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

Two passengers were taken into custody following a traffic stop on Interstate 86 in the City of Olean on September 22, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies stopped the vehicle at approximately 8:38 p.m. for an alleged vehicle and traffic law violation. During the investigation, Sheriff’s Office K-9 Cash was deployed to conduct a vehicle sniff.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Cash alerted to the odor of narcotics. Deputies subsequently searched the vehicle and reported finding a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Charlene E. Burdick, 35, of Hornell, and Lance A. Dodge, 54, of Wellsville, were taken into custody following the investigation.

Both were transported to the Sheriff’s Office Olean Substation for processing. Each was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Burdick and Dodge were released on appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in Olean City Court at a later date.

The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.