Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published April 25, 2023 7:28 A.M.

(Beaver Falls, PA) The City of Beaver Falls Drug Task Force Officers conducted surveillance and  investigation into drug sales by Quinmarr J. Cooper, 33 at 1817 5th Avenue in the city.  A search warrant was obtained for the residence with Cooper as the suspect, according to a press release from DA David J. Lozier.  Due to Cooper’s  past criminal history and the likelihood that he may possess firearms, Beaver Falls PD requested assistance from the Beaver County ESU Services Unit. Just after 6 a.m. Monday morning the ESU executed a search warrant  just after 6 a.m., on Monday, April 24, 2023.  The Beaver Falls Drug Task Force conducted a search of the residence and 2 cars associated with Cooper, DA Lozier reported. A substantial amount of suspected cocaine, suboxone, heroin/fentanyl, and drug packaging  materials were found along with 2 firearms (one stolen and one firearm with an obliterated serial number). According to the press release, Cooper has a prior felony conviction and is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. He was taken into custody and is lodged in the Beaver County jail pending a preliminary hearing set for May 2, 2023. He faces 3 felony counts  of drug possession with intent to distribute, 2 felony counts of firearms possession by a prohibited person, and 1 count of receiving stolen property plus  lesser charges.