Two arrested following seizure of drugs in Chenango County

Two arrested following seizure of drugs in Chenango CountyPictured, are the items seized. Police photo.

Members of the New York State Police have arrested two people and taken thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs off the streets in Chenango County.

On Nov. 14, 2019 Jordan A. Melendez, age 28 of Sinking Spring, Pa. and Kimberly M. Rivas, age 24 of Mohnton, Pa. were both arrested and 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).

The arrests stem from search warrants executed at multiple locations in Chenango County by the Troop C Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), NYSP Special Operations Team (SORT) and Uniformed members of Troop C. 

Two arrested following seizure of drugs in Chenango County
Pictured, are the items seized. Police photo.

During these search warrant executions, C-VGNET members seized approximately 1.5 pounds of Crystal Meth (street value of $50,000), over an ounce of pure Fentanyl (street value of $36,000), approximately 20 pounds of marijuana (street value of $10,000), four handguns (three of which were loaded), 16 illegally possessed long guns, scales, packaging materials, and approximately $3,350.00 in U.S. currency.

Both suspects 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.

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