Brook Patterson

FREWSBURG – Two south county residents are facing drug charges following a late night traffic stop.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday around 11:45 p.m., narcotics investigators said they observed Brook Patterson, 38, of Jamestown, operating a motor vehicle under suspended driving privileges on Main Street in Frewsburg. Upon stopping the vehicle, passenger Brian Jones, 39, of Frewsburg exited the vehicle and allegedly threw a glass smoking pipe containing cocaine residue.

Both subjects were detained, and a search of the subjects and vehicle allegedly found that Patterson was in possession of packaging, digital scales, and a quantity of cocaine.

Jones was arrested and charged with felony tampering with physical evidence. Patterson was arrested and charged with third-degree and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operator.

Jones was released with an appearance ticket after processing, while Patterson was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

Brian Jones

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 Narcotics Investigators Tip line call either 800-344-8702 or 716-664-2420, for the Jamestown Police Department Tip line call 716-483-8477.