Celina Serva, 26, of Akron, OH, has been arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life imprisonment, and a potential fine of $10,000,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Duncan, who is prosecuting the case, stated that the investigation began on March 28, 2025. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, and the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics in the Town of Ellicott.
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This investigation involved surveillance and controlled purchases of narcotics.
On April 3, 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Ellicott. During the search, they seized multiple controlled substances, a shotgun, and a large quantity of cash. Further investigation identified Serva as the source of supply for these narcotics.
Later that same day, April 3rd, investigators arrested Serva as she allegedly attempted to deliver methamphetamine to the residence. At the time of her arrest, she was found to be in possession of 975 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine.
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Serva made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer and was detained pending a detention hearing.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice. This operation aims to combat illegal immigration, dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect communities from violent crime. Operation Take Back America consolidates efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
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