City of Olean, NY Police Department

Olean Patrol Officers arrested 33 year old Christopher T. Sweat of 716 Humberland, Buffalo on the 900 Block of Front St. last night for an outstanding Indictment Warrant.

This Indictment was a result of a Search Warrant previously conducted at 217 King St. by the Street Crimes Unit where Investigators seized Crack Cocaine, Meth, Heroin, A Handgun and several other illegal items.

Sweat was observed at approximately 10:15 p.m. last night and took off running when approached by Police. Sweat was taken into custody and was charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree with intent to sell after he threw approximately 53 Grams of Crack Cocaine while running. Last night Sweat was also charged with Tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest and Obstruction of governmental administration.

The charges on the original Indictment Warrant are, Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree, Criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd degree and Criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. degree. Sweat was held for arraignment.