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Two Jamestown residents face drug charges following traffic stops on Wednesday evening.

Lisa M. Tibbetts, 48, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a Class A-2 felony, and resisting arrest after the vehicle she was riding in was stopped by city police officers on Newland Avenue near Foote Avenue at 8:57 p.m. Wednesday. According to a police report, officers knew Tibbetts had an outstanding warrant from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department for second-degree unlawful possession of a controlled substance and an outstanding warrant from the city of Jamestown. Before officers activated their blue lights to conduct a traffic stop, Tibbetts exited the vehicle and began to flee. She was caught after a short foot chase and a brief struggle.

A search of Tibbetts' purse revealed 211.7 grams of methamphetamine, nearly half a pound. Due to the amount of methamphetamine and the defendant's attempted escape, she was recharged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to police.

Ruben L. Medina, 19, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a controlled substance at 6:56 p.m. Wednesday after his vehicle was stopped by city police officers near Falconer and Liberty streets. According to a police report, officers already knew Medina had a probation warrant. Medina was charged without a warrant and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. During a search of the jail, officers reportedly found 115.2 grams of methamphetamine.