Daniel McKay and Kaylyn Barlow

JAMESTOWN – Two Jamestown residents were charged late last week after police recovered a loaded and defaced pistol, methamphetamine and fake $100 bills.

Jamestown police were patrolling the north side of the city when they saw a vehicle with a loud muffler driving through the area. Officers pulled the vehicle over and inside were 24 year-old Daniel McKay and 22 year-old Kaylyn Barlow. An investigation led to the discovery of a loaded .380 pistol with its serial number defaced.

McKay allegedly had a suspended driver’s license as well. He faces several vehicle and traffic charges, a New York State Parole violation and charges of second- and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Barlow was allegedly found with 3.9 grams of methamphetamine, less than one gram of heroin and was charged with third- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second- and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Officers also found nine fake $100 bills, though no charges were filed.

Both McKay and Barlow were taken to the Jamestown City Jail until they can be arraigned.

In early 2017, Swanson announced his office would take a hard-line approach when prosecuting individuals who’ve been arrested on illegal gun-related charges. He said his “Gun Done” policy would involve not accepting any plea deals on gun charges.

Among those who were sentenced for gun-related charges were James Blue of Jamestown, who was sentenced on Feb. 26 to a determinate sentence of four years in State Prison after being convicted on one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. Blue was arrested on June 5, 2017 for possessing a loaded FNH 40-cal pistol that was reportedly stolen from Cattaraugus County.

In another Gun-Done case, 29 year old Michael Thompson of Bemus Point was sentenced to three and a-half years in state prison after being convicted on one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. Thompson was arrested and charged in January 2017 following an investigation into an automobile accident in the Town of Ellery, when an assault rifle with numerous loaded magazine, a sawed off shotgun, commercial and homemade fireworks, and throwing stars were all recovered.

Also sentenced was 18 year old Eduardo Rivera of Jamestown, who was sentenced in February to a determinate sentence of three years in state prison after being convicted on one count of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree.  The Court did not grant youthful offender status.

And 38 year old Jennifer MacGonigal of Chagrin Falls, OH was sentenced in December to two and a-half years in state prison after being convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree.

In addition to the Gun-Done cases, Swanson announced nine other recent sentences:

• Sean Barret, of Jamestown, NY, was sentenced on Feb. 22, 2018 by Judge John LaMancuso to a determinate sentence of two years in State Prison and one year of post-release supervision after being convicted on one (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.
• Joseph J. Thayer, 41, of Jamestown, NY, was sentenced on Feb. 26, 2018 by Judge David Foley to a determinate sentence of one year plus one year post-release supervision after being convicted on one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.
• Jeffrey D. Switzer, 33, of Fredonia, NY, was sentenced on Feb. 22, 2018 by Judge Paul Wojtaszek to two determinate sentences of three and one-half years in State Prison plus two and one-half years of post-release supervision after being convicted on two counts of Burglary in the 2nd Degree. Those sentences were ordered to run concurrently to one another.
• Eric L. Reese, 31, of Jamestown, NY, was sentenced on Feb. 15, 2018 by Judge David Foley to two determinate sentences of two and one-half years in state prison plus one year of post-release supervision after being convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree. Those sentences were ordered to run concurrently to one another.
• Daniel R. McKay, 24, of Jamestown, NY, was sentenced on Feb. 5, 2018 by Judge David Foley to a determinate sentence of eight years plus three years of post-release supervision after being convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.
• Bernard E. Mount, 36, of Jamestown, NY, was sentenced on Feb. 1, 2018 by Judge John LaMancuso to an indeterminate sentence of one and one-third years to four years in state prison after being convicted of Burglary in the 3rd Degree.
• Michael Melendez-Payne, 38, of Jamestown NY, was sentenced on Jan. 22, 2018 by Judge David Foley to three years in state prison plus two  years of post-release supervision after being convicted oCriminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree.
• Jason W. Thorn, 38, of Jamestown, NY was sentenced on Jan. 22, 2018 by Judge David Foley to an indeterminate sentence of one and one-third years to four years in state prison after being convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree.
• Dishawn L. Mays, 31, of Rochester, NY was sentenced on Jan. 8, 2018 by Judge David Foley to a determinate sentence of two years in state prison plus one year of post-release supervision after being convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.

Specific incident details on each of the cases were not provided by the DA’s office.

The nine people arrested during the April 2, 2014 drug sweep in Jamestown: (Top L to R) Alberto Acevedo, Luis Acevedo, and Hector Colon; (Middle L to R) Roberto Morales Sanchez, Daniel McKay and Wesley Riley; (Bottom L to R) Leslie Rodriguez, Robin Riley, and Brooke Weinert.

JAMESTOWN – Nine people have been arrested after a major drug sweep by local authorities focusing on the sale and distribution illegal narcotics in the Jamestown area.

According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the Jamestown Police Department worked with New York State Police and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to execute seven separate search warrants in the city, beginning Wednesday morning. The sting operation was the result of several month-long, joint investigation into the trafficking and selling of heroin and cocaine in Jamestown.

City police conducted searches at:

• 228 E Second St.
• 100 E. Eighth St.
• 711 Cherry St.
• 129 Fairview Ave.
• 3 Forest Park
• 614 Spring St.
• 200 Willis St.

According to Samuelson, police were able to seize a large quantity of heroin, cash, drug paraphernalia including syringes, weapons and prescription medications at six of the seven locations – although specific amounts for each location were not listed. In addition, officers seized cocaine, cash and 31 marijuana plants at the Cherry St. residence.

Facing various charges were:

• 24 year-old Alberto Acevedo and 46 year-old Luis Acevedo (both of 228 E. 2nd St.);
• 40 year-old Hector Colon Rodriguez (3 Forest Park);
• 45 year-old Morales Sanchez and Leslie Rodriguez (614 Spring St.);
• 20 year-old Daniel McKay (129 Fairview Ave.);
• 35 year-old Wesley Riley, 56 year-old Robin Riley, and 20 year-old Brooke Weinert (711 Cherry St.).

Other arrests could be taking place after further investigation at the Willis St. and Eighth St. locations.

The nine face various charges ranging from criminal possession of illegal drugs to criminal possession of a weapon. In addition, the three suspects arrested at Cherry St. also face charges related to illegally growing and possession marijuana.

• VIEW MEDIA RELEASE FROM JPD

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.