Police seized over nine pounds of fentanyl pills following a traffic stop on North Main Street. An investigation in the area led to the traffic stop with Jamestown Police K-9 Kal and Chautauqua County Sheriff's K-9 Drake discovering the drugs in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Which Lead to a Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a … [Read more...]
Large Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Search, Falconer Man Arrested
An investigation into a large scale fentanyl distribution ring resulted in several raids and the arrest of a Falconer man. Jamestown Police said that members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Narcotics … [Read more...]
Parents Warned About “Rainbow Fentanyl” That Looks Like Candy
Parents are being warned about fentanyl drugs that look like candy. The Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office have issued an alert about “rainbow fentanyl,” which … [Read more...]
Drug Overdose Deaths Up in Chautauqua County
Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in Chautauqua County for this year from 2020. Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Grant Director Steve Kilburn said overdoses, compared to last year, are relatively flat, "Deaths, however, have more than doubled in … [Read more...]
Chemical Treatment Providers Urge Residents to Seek Medicated-Assisted Treatment if Dealing with Addiction
MAYVILLE - An increase in drug overdoses, and drug overdose deaths, are being reported in communities across the nation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Such an increase is also occurring in Chautauqua County. According to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
High Risk of Overdose continues in Chautauqua County
45 reported overdoses in March - 2 fatal - MEDIA RELEASE - MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in overdoses in the past month, and that may be a sign … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chemical Dependency Advocate Rick Huber July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the community as well as what more … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Investigation into Complaints of Drug Activity on City’s North Side
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department arrested two men Thursday afternoon following an investigation into complaints of drug activity at a residence on the north side of town. Police say 32-year-old Ryan Stills and 55-year-old Warren Dinkens … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Man for Possessing Fentanyl While Serving Bench Warrent
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested for possessing a fentanyl-methamphetamine mixture and a large amount of cash while serving a bench warrant. City police say 24-year-old Jesse Nahrebeski was wanted for failure to appear on a driving while … [Read more...]