New Bedford man arrested for trafficking crack cocaine while carrying $2,255

On May 21, New Bedford police officers conducted a traffic stop near the corner of Austin and Purchase streets. As a result, officers seized more than 18 grams of crack cocaine and $2,255.

25-year old Trent Boston of 189 Rockland Street is charged with trafficking cocaine and driving with a suspended license. Boston currently has open cases in New Bedford District Court for distribution of class A, B, and D. 

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