Niagara Falls man facing charges in drug trafficking investigation

Police have arrested and charged a resident of Niagara Falls in connection with an investigation into the trafficking of drugs within the city.

Investigators say they believed a male suspect was involved in the trafficking of oxycodone, hydromorphone and psilocybin.

On Monday officers were able to locate the suspect in a rental truck on Lundy’s Ln. near Kalar Rd. and were able to arrest him without incident.

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A search of a satchel being worn by the suspect at the time of his arrest led to the discovery of 12.4 grams of cocaine, 37.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 7.8 grams of fentanyl and nearly $4,475 in Canadian currency.

Forty-seven-year-old Bradley Joseph Dolce of Niagara Falls now faces four charges, including separate charges for possession of fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine for the purposes of trafficking.

Dolce was taken into custody and later released on undertaking awaiting a court date on September 21.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1022200.

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