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Traffic stop leads to slew of drug charges for Cassadaga man

GERRY — A Cassadaga man is facing numerous charges after a traffic stop.

Troopers from Jamestown said Monday evening that Mark Lemay, 42, was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, driving while ability impaired by drugs and possession of a controlled substance by ultimate users original container.

Lemay was pulled over on Route 60 for traffic violations and after failing several field sobriety tests, Lemay was placed under arrest. A search of Lemay and his vehicle revealed a vial containing liquid PCP, two bags containing methamphetamine, a bag containing heroin, a pipe containing methamphetamine residue, a bag containing hallucinogenic mushrooms, five buprenorphine hydrochloride pills, a crushed Viagara pill, several items used for the packaging and sale of narcotics and a metal knuckle knife.

Lemay was transported to Jamestown where he was evaluated by a New York State Police Drug Recognition Expert and determined to be under the influence of a narcotic and stimulant combination. A blood sample was secured from Lemay at UPMC Hospital in Jamestown. Lemay was transported back to SP Jamestown, processed, and transported to the Chautauqua County Jail.

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