Sheriff’s Office Announces Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day

MAYVILLE – Local police agencies are partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to prevent increased pill abuse, overdose and theft.

As part of the DEA’s Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and DEA officials will collect potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:

• Chautauqua Mall parking lot in front of JC Penney;
• Alstar Ambulance at 738 Monroe St. in Dunkirk;
• Southside Pharmacy at 766 Foote Ave. in Jamestown.
• Westfield Family Physicians at 138 E. Main St. in Westfield.

According to a media release from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office, the service is free and anonymous.