The Allegany
County Sheriff’s Office has a Narcotics Unit comprised of
undercover Investigators. Allegany County Investigators work
closely with Investigators from the surrounding counties of
Cattaraugus, Livingston, Steuben and Wyoming as well as the
United States Drug Enforcement Agency. This collaboration of Law
Enforcement professionals are dedicated to combating drug
distribution and use throughout Allegany County.
Drug
Problem in Allegany County
Most of the drugs in Allegany County come from larger
surrounding areas such as Rochester, Buffalo and New York City.
Many of our dealers also come from these cities to sell in
Allegany County because there is less competition and a higher
profit. Drug trends that appear in the larger cities such as
Rochester usually appear in Allegany County within six months to
a year.
Heroin
Heroin has become a significant problem in our area. Many of the
crimes in Allegany County can be directly or indirectly tied to
the use or sale of Heroin. Heroin is the drug of choice by
street level dealers due to the increasing demand throughout the
Southern Tier region. Heroin will most likely continue to be a
problem in the future unless law enforcement is given the tools
needed to stop its growth.
The Cocaine/Crack Cocaine problem in the region seems to have
leveled off temporarily due to increased presence of Heroin and
the pressure applied by law enforcement agencies and regional
task forces. However, Cocaine/Crack Cocaine will certainly
continue to be a problem in Allegany County.
Marijuana is widely used in the area and remains consistent.
Marijuana use and sales are seen as a less serious crime, but it
still continues to be a lucrative business that law enforcement
takes very seriously. Everyday use of marijuana also serves as a
gateway drug to individuals who contribute to the demand of
other more serious drugs.
rescription
narcotics account for several cases adopted by Task Force
investigators in Allegany County each year. Investigators
maintain that the most popular narcotic prescription drugs used
or sold are Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, Tylenol w/ Codeine, Fentanyl,
and Vicodin which are the most widely prescribed pain killers.
With the rise of Heroin, Suboxone, a synthetic narcotic used in
the treatment of heroin addiction, has also surfaced as the
prescription drug of choice for many individuals.
Report
a Drug Problem
If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, report it
immediately by calling (585) 268-9463 or dial 911. The Narcotics
Unit uses this information to build a case against the criminal
elements that are creeping into Allegany County neighborhoods.
R E P O R T S U S P E C T E D D R U G A C T I V I T Y
Call the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at:
(585) 268-9782
All information that is provided is confidential and will
receive follow-up; however, due to the nature of these
investigations, results may not be immediately disclosed. Any
and all information provided by citizens is extremely valuable
and assists the Narcotics Unit with building a strong case
against drug dealers, resulting in arrest and prosecution.
Signs of Drug Use and Abuse
Could one of your loved ones be using and abusing illegal drugs?
Could the ammonia smell coming from next door be a meth lab?
Are your tenants manufacturing illegal drugs in your apartment?
These Fast Fact brochures are provided to you by the Allegany
County Sheriff’s Office and the National Drug Intelligence
Center to help you identify the signs of drug use and abuse:
R E P O R T S U S P E C T E D D R U G A C T I V I T Y
Call the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at:
(585) 268-9782
If you suspect one of your loved ones is fighting an addiction -
get help right away before he or she is sitting in jail or worse
yet – lying in a coffin.
For drug counseling and rehabilitation assistance, contact the
Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (ACASA) to
get information about treatment, counseling, and other services
available in Allegany County. To contact the ACASA, call (585)
593-6738. Staff
members are available to provide assistance over the phone. You
can also walk into their offices located at 76 Park Avenue in
downtown Wellsville. The office is open Monday through Friday
from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
As long as there are users of drugs, there will be manufacturers
and distributors of drugs infiltrating your neighborhoods and
affecting your quality of life and personal safety. In areas
with the manufacture, distribution, and use of illegal drugs,
there is ALWAYS an increase in violent crime including
homicides, assaults, robberies, larcenies, and burglaries.
The only way to make neighborhoods safe is to remove drugs -
PERMANENTLY.
