LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Samantha L. Harley, 34, was charged Feb. 18 with fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, third-degree criminal trespass, and petit larceny. According to police, at about 8:45 p.m., officers were called to Walmart, 350 E. Fairmount Ave., for a shoplifting and trespass incident. Upon arrival, officers located Harley, and she was found to be in alleged possession of a powdery, white narcotic-appearing substance contained in a small plastic bag, along with a small scale. Harley was placed into custody and taken to the LBPD station for further investigation. Police said the substance found in her purse later tested positive for .75 grams of cocaine, and the scale was allegedly used to weigh controlled substances. Harley was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized processing, and will be in Busti Town Court later.

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

– Kevin A. Garcia-Maldonado, 24, of Jamestown, was charged Feb. 23 with criminal possession of a firearm, and second-degree menacing, and Tasia M. Davey, 27, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree harassment. According to police, at about 3:29 p.m., officers responded to a south side residence for a reported person with a handgun. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a victim on scene, and two suspects identified by police as Garcia-Maldonado, and Davey. Through investigation it was found that Garcia-Maldonado allegedly had menaced the victim with a handgun during the course of a verbal argument. Police also found that Davey allegedly made physical threats of harm to the victim. Officers recovered a Taurus 9 mm handgun from the scene, and determined that Garcia-Maldonado did not possess a valid New York State Pistol Permit. Both were placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail. Both will be in Jamestown City Court later.