While on Patrol, one of our Patrol Officers made contact with a male on the 100 Block of North Barry St. on October 12th at approximately 12:30 a.m. who he believed had an outstanding Arrest warrant . This male was identified as 45 year old Jahaad A. Richardson of Amherst N.Y.. Richardson was arrested on an outstanding indictment warrant for Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd degree ( B Felony ) and Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree.

This indictment was a result of a previous investigation conducted by our Street Crimes Unit. Officers located over 9 ounces of suspected Fentanyl and over 3 ounces of Crack cocaine as well as a large amount of cash on Richardson after a search of his person An additional charge was placed on Richardson for the drugs and more charges are pending after the drugs are tested by the NYS forensic Lab. Richardson was processed at the Olean Police Dept. and later transported to the Cattaraugus county Jail to await arraignment.