On September 15th, 2026, at approximately 1800 hours, members of the Olean Police Department Street Crimes Unit arrested 28-year-old Anthony Sledge-Pearson of 1125 W State St., Olean, NY, after an investigation into the sale of Fentanyl that occurred in the City of Olean.

Sledge-Pearson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance – 3rd Degree.

Sledge-Pearson was released on an appearance ticket to appear at a later date.