A multi-agency task force carried out a search warrant at a home in Gowanda, which resulted in the arrest of three people. During the operation, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia were found.
On September 26, 2024, at around 10:40 PM, several law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 20 Frederick Street in the Village of Gowanda, New York. This operation was a result of an ongoing investigation into narcotics activity at the residence, which was suspected to be a hub for illegal drug sales.
Law enforcement teams from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT), Chautauqua County SRT, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Gowanda Police Department joined forces to carry out the raid. As they entered the residence, officers discovered a stash of suspected crack cocaine and a range of drug paraphernalia.
The search led to the arrest of three individuals.
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- Rose Seeley, 52, of Gowanda, NY
- Lawrence Fox, 42, of California
- Donald Pfaffenbach, 43, of South Dayton, NY
All three individuals faced charges for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree under New York Penal Law. Although the charges were serious, the suspects were processed and given appearance tickets, which meant they were released but required to attend future court proceedings. It is important to remember that everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
