Salamanca traffic stop leads to one arrest and several drug charges.
According to Salamanca Police, a traffic stop was initiated on Broad Street on June 8th around 11:48 pm for vehicle violations. The driver of the vehicle, Richard A. Wall of Olean, was found to have a revoked NYS license and further investigation lead to the seizure of crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Wall was charged with criminal possession, intent to sell, criminally using drug paraphernalia, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while on a suspended/revoked license. Wall was held pending arraignment.
Passengers in the vehicle, Brady M. Smith of Olean, NY, Brittany L. Starr of Allegany, NY and Chelsea D. Tarr of Kane, PA all received several drug related charges and given appearance tickets and released.