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A Sneak Peek into an Alleged NF Drug Dealer’s Hidden Lair

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Reporter Staff · March 25, 2023
A Sneak Peek into an Alleged NF Drug Dealer’s Hidden Lair
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Paonessa’s alleged drug den as it appeared on a recent real estate website

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On Saturday March 25, 2023, members of the Niagara Falls Police Department’s Narcotics Intelligence Division, supported by members of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, executed a Search Warrant at 2495 River Road. 33-year-old Michael Paonessa was taken into custody as the search uncovered 25 grams of suspected powdered fentanyl, 9 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 30 grams of suspected fentanyl tablets, packaging material and a police scanner. Paonessa was transported to the Niagara County Jail for multiple counts of 3 rd degree Criminal Sale of a Narcotic Drug with intent to distribute.

In more news on the War on Drugs:

On Thursday 03/23/2023 members of the Niagara Falls PD Narcotics Intelligence Division conducted a search warrant at 4600 Hyde Park Boulevard. Narcotics detectives located: a handgun reported stolen from out of state, 47 grams of fentanyl; 91 grams of cocaine; 24 suboxone strips; pills; and a large amount of cash. The subject of the search warrant – 25 year old Kemonna Bradley-Woods, was charged with Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Third Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Fourth Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon.
Additional criminal charges will be filed pending lab results.

4600 Hyde Park Boulevard is identified on several websites as Public Housing.

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