Savannah Dorsey-Carter

MAYVILLE — A traffic stop on Tuesday led to a seizure of narcotics and the arrest of an Angola woman. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Narcotics Investigator observed Savannah Dorsey-Carter, 26, who is known to have a suspended license, operating a vehicle on Route 394 in the town of Chautauqua. The vehicle was then observed in the Dollar General parking lot and Dorsey-Carter was placed in custody after exiting the store.

A search of the vehicle and Dorsey-Carter’s person led the seizure of 47.1 grams of methamphetamine, 8.5 grams of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia used for the sale and distribution of narcotics.

Dorsey-Carter was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Dorsey-Carter also received traffic tickets for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operation, no insurance, uninspected vehicle, unregistered vehicle and improper plates. Dorsey-Carter was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for the centralized arraignment program.

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