Two Norwich residents arrested following fentanyl investigation
The Norwich Police Department (above) concluded an ongoing investigation into the criminal sale of fentanyl and arrested two residents on Monday. (Photo by Sarah Genter)
NORWICH– On Monday, the Norwich Police Department (NPD) concluded an ongoing investigation into the criminal sale of fentanyl in the City of Norwich and arrested two individuals.
Norwich Police Chief Reuben J. Roach said the investigation began in May after the department received information from the public about a large amount of foot traffic in and out of a residence on East Main Street.
The NPD reported the sales took place in the City of Norwich. Roach said it is hard to estimate the exact amount of fentanyl the two sold, but it totaled a large amount.
During the investigation, the department made several undercover purchases of fentanyl from Kevin Jeremiah Dunmire, who was aided by Ashely Lorraine Bradley, the report said.
NPD arrested Dunmire, 42, of Norwich, and Bradley, 32, of Norwich. During the arrest, Roach said they were in possession of a large quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Dunmire was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
Bradley was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, first-degree criminal nuisance, a felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
Dunmire carried out the direct sale, and Bradley facilitated the sales, which Roach said accounted for the differences in charges.
Following the arrests, Dunmire was arraigned at Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court and held on no bail due to prior convictions, the report said.
Among other charges since 2009 reported by The Evening Sun, in 2010, Dunmire faced similar controlled substance charges relating to the sale of cocaine.
Bradley was released on recognizance (ROR) and is set to appear at Norwich City Court at a later date, with NPD citing compliance with bail reform.
The use of fentanyl, among other drugs, has led to an increase in overdose deaths in Chenango County.
Roach said every day, NPD uses Narcan, also known as naloxone, which is a nasal spray that reverses the effects of an overdose. He said officers continue to respond to overdose deaths on a weekly basis.
“Fentanyl is still killing people in Norwich; however, it is hard to say what batch killed who,” Roach said. He encourages community members to report possession of drugs like fentanyl to police and affirmed the NPD will continue to closely monitor cases.
“My officers are going to continue to stem the flow of deadly drugs in this community, and we continue to encourage those with information about drugs in their neighborhood to call our tips line at 607-336-8477,” Roach said.
Norwich Police Chief Reuben J. Roach said the investigation began in May after the department received information from the public about a large amount of foot traffic in and out of a residence on East Main Street.
The NPD reported the sales took place in the City of Norwich. Roach said it is hard to estimate the exact amount of fentanyl the two sold, but it totaled a large amount.
During the investigation, the department made several undercover purchases of fentanyl from Kevin Jeremiah Dunmire, who was aided by Ashely Lorraine Bradley, the report said.
NPD arrested Dunmire, 42, of Norwich, and Bradley, 32, of Norwich. During the arrest, Roach said they were in possession of a large quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Dunmire was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
Bradley was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, first-degree criminal nuisance, a felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
Dunmire carried out the direct sale, and Bradley facilitated the sales, which Roach said accounted for the differences in charges.
Following the arrests, Dunmire was arraigned at Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court and held on no bail due to prior convictions, the report said.
Among other charges since 2009 reported by The Evening Sun, in 2010, Dunmire faced similar controlled substance charges relating to the sale of cocaine.
Bradley was released on recognizance (ROR) and is set to appear at Norwich City Court at a later date, with NPD citing compliance with bail reform.
The use of fentanyl, among other drugs, has led to an increase in overdose deaths in Chenango County.
Roach said every day, NPD uses Narcan, also known as naloxone, which is a nasal spray that reverses the effects of an overdose. He said officers continue to respond to overdose deaths on a weekly basis.
“Fentanyl is still killing people in Norwich; however, it is hard to say what batch killed who,” Roach said. He encourages community members to report possession of drugs like fentanyl to police and affirmed the NPD will continue to closely monitor cases.
“My officers are going to continue to stem the flow of deadly drugs in this community, and we continue to encourage those with information about drugs in their neighborhood to call our tips line at 607-336-8477,” Roach said.
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