Niagara Falls man charged in street crime investigation

Niagara police have charged a local man with drug trafficking offences after a carrying out a search warrant at his home. 

On Oct. 14, Niagara Regional Police Service 1 and 2 District street crime units completed a search warrant and uncovered 26.8 grams of suspected cocaine with a street value of around $3,200.

Police also found 26.1 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of around $2,000. 

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In addition, detectives found 1.5 grams of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $150 and about $220 in cash. 

Thirty-four-year-old Leon Gates-Jarvis of Niagara Falls faces multiple charges related to drug trafficking offences and a fail to comply with probation order. 

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009667.

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.