Olean Police responded to 119 Irving St. on Monday, January
29th at approximately 3:15 p.m. to investigate information received of a
possible ‘Meth cooking operation’ taking place at one of the three apartments
contained in the building. Upon inspection of the upstairs apartment it was allegedly
determined, according to a press release, that there were dangerous items used
in the Meth making process and occupants were removed. The New York State
Police Contaminated Crime Scene response team was notified and responded. After
a warrant was obtained by Investigators, a search was conducted and several
items were seized. The investigation is still ongoing and one man has been arrested
and charged in this crime. Police said 19-year-old Savion D. Shaffer, of 127 ½
E Henley Street, was arrested on Tuesday January 30th at 3:10 a.m. for Manufacturing
Methamphetamine (D Felony) and Criminal possession of a controlled substance
2nd degree (A Felony). Shaffer was arraigned in Olean City Court and jailed on
$50,000 bail.
