(WNY News Now) In Jamestown, a cooperative drug investigation led to the arrest of a local man who is currently facing federal charges and the seizure of large amounts of methamphetamine.JPD Photo
Jamestown, New York. An alleged methamphetamine distribution operation was discovered when law enforcement officers carried out a search order at 31 Fairfield Avenue Lower Apartment in Jamestown on January 21, 2025, at around 11:33 a.m.
K9 units from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Jamestown Police Department assisted the operation, which was headed by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force and the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force. Two people were found inside the residence, including Samantha K. Robbins, 37, who was taken into custody to be questioned.
393.6 grams of methamphetamine, $2,803 in cash, packaging supplies, a digital scale, and other drug-related items were found by the authorities during the search. After being arrested, Robbins was brought to the Jamestown City Jail. Federal allegations are still pending against her.
The FBI, the Ellicott Police Department, the Dunkirk Police Department, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office were among the authorities involved in the inquiry.
Residents are urged to call the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420, or the Jamestown Police Department Tip Line at 716-483-TIPS (8477) if they have information on drug activity or other crimes.
The accused is deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, just like everyone else who is accused of a crime.