Thousands of Dollars Worth of Drugs Seized In Chenango County
New York State Police say they've arrested two people following a drug bust in Chenango County that seized thousands of dollars worth of drugs.
Jordan A. Melendez, age 28 of Sinking Spring, PA and Kimberly M. Rivas, age 24 of Mohnton, PA were arrested November 14, 2019 following a number of search warrants executed at multiple locations in Chenango County by New York State Police.
The search warrants were conducted by the Troop C Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), NYSP Special Operations Team (SORT) and Uniformed members of Troop C.
NYSP recovered the following:
- Approximately 1.5 pounds of Crystal Meth (street value of $50,000)
- Over 1 ounce of pure Fentanyl (street value of $36,000)
- Approximately 20 pounds of marihuana (street value of $10,000)
- 4 handguns (3 of which were loaded)
- 16 illegally possessed long guns
- Scales
- Packaging materials
- Approximately $3,350.00 in US currency
The two suspects have been charged with the felonies of Criminal possession of a controlled substance 2nd (A-II Felony) and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd( B Felony).
They were arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and remanded to Chenango County Jail with no bail. The case remains under investigation, additional charges are possible.