U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 28-year old Alisha Centi pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. These charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Violanti stated that between March 2020, and June 2021, Centi and co-defendant Garson Butcher conspired with others to possess and sell heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

On March 29, 2020, Centi and Butcher sold fentanyl which resulted in the death of a person identified as T.R. On September 28, 2020, Centi and Butcher sold heroin to a person identified as K.K., who overdosed but regained consciousness after receiving multiple doses of Narcan.

In addition, Centi and Butcher used residences on Fairview Avenue and Roland Road to manufacture and distribute heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

Butcher was previously convicted and is awaiting sentencing.

Centi will be sentenced on June 30, 2023.

Garson Butcher

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death.

U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a death, narcotics conspiracy, and using and maintaining a drug-involved premises. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment, between March 2020 and June 2021, Butcher and co-defendant Alisha Centi conspired with others to possess and sell heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

On March 29, 2020, Butcher and Centi sold fentanyl which resulted in the death of an individual. On September 28, 2020, Butcher and Centi sold heroin to an individual who overdosed but regained consciousness after receiving multiple doses of Narcan. In addition, Butcher and Centi used residences on Fairview Avenue and Roland Road to manufacture and distribute heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

Charges remain pending against Alisha Centi.

Butcher will be sentenced on March 14, 2023.

Garson Butcher

JAMESTOWN – City police charged a Jamestown man Wednesday for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetamine and marijuana.

Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and New York State Police CNET executed a search warrant at 230 Forest Ave. on Wednesday afternoon following a drug investigation. Once inside they located 7 grams of crystal meth and 13 amphetamine pills that were intended for sale. Police also found 17 grams of marijuana and a digital scale.

Police say the resident of the home, 24-year-old Garson Butcher, was arrested on related charges, arraigned in city court and sent to the county jail.

Anyone with information on the illegal sales and trafficking of narcotics can contact the Jamestown Police Department anonymous tip line at 483-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept confidential.