DUNKIRK — A Dunkirk man has been charged with illegally possessing and selling drugs.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday around 9:40 p.m., the Dunkirk Police and Deputy Sheriff’s Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant at 708 Main St. in the upper apartment in the city. This was the result of a four-month investigation into narcotics sales out of the residence.

Located in the residence at the time of the warrant execution was 35-year-old Larry E. Brooks Jr. As a result of the search investigators said they found a quantity of crack cocaine, scales and packaging material for the sale and distribution of narcotics, along with $377 in U.S. currency.

Brooks was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, and first-degree criminal nuisance. He was transported to the Dunkirk Police Department to be arraigned in the City of Dunkirk Court.

Authorities continue to ask members of the community to call and report suspicious or narcotics related activity within their neighborhoods. For the Dunkirk Police Department Tip line call 716-363-0313, for the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Tip line call either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420.