ALBANY - New York State is stepping up its effort to combat the recent increase in heroin and opioid drug abuse. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation designed to combat the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in communities across the … [Read more...]
Two Charged with Heroin Possession Following Investigation
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have made another heroin-related arrest. On Monday morning two people were charged with heroin possession after they were spotted trying to sell a Mountain Bike out the back of a vehicle. Jamestown police made the … [Read more...]
Two More Arreted in City Crackdown on Herion
JAMESTOWN - There have been two more arrests as part of the Jamestown Police Department's on-going crack-down of heroin sales in the city. Jamestown Police say two raids took place at 6:30 Thursday morning. The first search warrant was executed … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Series of Bills Addressing Heroin, Opiod Abuse
ALBANY - New York State is continuing its effort to crack down on the use of Heroin and other Opioids. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a series of bills to help address the growing drug … [Read more...]
City Woman Charged Following Heroin Bust, Second Time in Two Months
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have charged a city woman after an investigation into the sale of Heroin and it’s the second time in just two months that she’s been arrested on drug charges. City police say 28 year old Leslie Rodriguez was charged … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Governor Announces New Initiatives to Combat Rising Drug Use
ALBANY - New York State is continuing its effort to crack down on the sale and use of Heroin and other opioids. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the State Police plans to hire 100 investigators for its narcotics unit (CNET) in … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Arrested on Heroin-Related Charges
MAYVILLE - Local authorities have taken a Mayville man into custody for allegedly selling heroin to undercover drug agents. According to a release from the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, investigators arrested 32 year-old Justin Eck on … [Read more...]
Investigation Results in Arrest of Two More Heroin Dealers
JAMESTOWN - Two more people have been arrested on drug charges as local police continue to crackdown on the growing problem of heroin in the community. According to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, the arrest of 51 year-old Jose … [Read more...]
Dozens Attend Joint Drug Forum Between State and Seneca Nation
IRVING - Local leaders, health professionals, members of law enforcement, and education officials gathered in the north county Wednesday to address the growing problem of heroin and other opioids in Western New York. Recognizing the gravity of the … [Read more...]
Police Recover Loaded Handgun During Heroin Bust
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm, after being arrested during a drug raid conducted late Wednesday afternoon. According to Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson, 26 year-old Steven Mojica-Medina … [Read more...]
