A two-month investigation into narcotics activity ended with Narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, and Jamestown Police Department executing a search warrant at 310 Lake Shore Drive West Room 111 in the city of Dunkirk. Entry was made into the residence by the Dunkirk Police Department at 12:20 p.m Tuesday.

Located inside the room at the time of the search warrant was Vanessa Stevens, 34, and Russell Genevese, 35, both of Dunkirk. As a result of the search Investigators seized 38.36 grams of methamphetamine, 4.4 grams of fentanyl, 3.2 grams of crack cocaine, scales and packaging material for the distribution of narcotics, and $141.

Stevens and Genevese were both charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia . Stevens and Genevese were transported to Dunkirk City Court for arraignment.

Authorities continue to ask members of the community to call and report suspicious or narcotics related activity within their neighborhoods. For the Dunkirk Police Department Tip line call 716-363-0313. For the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators Tip line call either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420 and for the Jamestown Police Department Tip line call 716-483-8477