Three charged after crystal meth found in Jamestown home

Samuel L. Critzer

JAMESTOWN — An investigation into the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine from a Jamestown home resulted in charges to three city residents.

Jamestown police on Wednesday announced the arrests of 32-year-old Brandon M. Smith, 33-year-old Celeste M. Carr and 32-year-old Samuel L. Critzer.

A search warrant was executed Tuesday at 6 Terrace Place around 3:45 p.m. by members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown police and the New York State Police K-9 Unit.

“Information was obtained that revealed that crystal methamphetamine was being sold from the location and a search warrant was obtained,” Jamestown police said in a press release.

Smith and Carr were located inside the home, while Critzer was found outside. All three were taken into custody.

Celeste M. Carr

Inside, investigators found more than 13 grams of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

All three were charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using paraphernalia. Smith was additionally charged with a federal probation violation for violating a probation from a previous drug charge. Carr, meanwhile, was additionally charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.