James Chase

PANAMA — A parole check at 9 School St. led to the seizure of methamphetamine and fentanyl and the arrest of a Panama man.

Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the Dunkirk Police Department were called to assist after narcotics were found at the residence. A search warrant from the Town of Harmony Court was then obtained around 9 a.m. March 20.

The search of the residence resulted in the seizure of 30.5 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of fentanyl and scales and packaging material for the distribution of narcotics. James Chase was charged with third-, fourth- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia.

Chase was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for the Centralized Arraignment Program.

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