Fernando Martinez Jr.

DUNKIRK — A 43-year-old city man has been charged in drug sales and possession of a shotgun after a a month-long investigation.

Narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, and City of Jamestown Police Department executed a search warrant at 178 W. Second St., lower apartment around 4:25 p.m. Friday. Entry was made into the residence by the Dunkirk Police Special Response Team. Located inside the residence at the time of the search warrant was Fernando Martinez Jr.

As a result of the search, investigators seized 12.16 grams of fentanyl, 26.15 grams of crack cocaine, 10.92 grams of methamphetamine, scales and packaging material for the distribution of narcotics, a shotgun and over $6,000. Martinez was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence and first-degree criminal contempt.

He was arraigned in the City of Dunkirk Court and held on $10,000 cash bail.

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.