City Man Charged for Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana

Garson Butcher

JAMESTOWN – City police charged a Jamestown man Wednesday for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetamine and marijuana.

Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and New York State Police CNET executed a search warrant at 230 Forest Ave. on Wednesday afternoon following a drug investigation. Once inside they located 7 grams of crystal meth and 13 amphetamine pills that were intended for sale. Police also found 17 grams of marijuana and a digital scale.

Police say the resident of the home, 24-year-old Garson Butcher, was arrested on related charges, arraigned in city court and sent to the county jail.

Anyone with information on the illegal sales and trafficking of narcotics can contact the Jamestown Police Department anonymous tip line at 483-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.

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