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During two separate street-level incidents on May 28, New Bedford police detectives seized oxycodone, fentanyl, and crack cocaine and large amounts of cash.
After detectives observed a drug transaction, 49-year old Jose Gonzalez-Delgado of 1851 Purchase St., Apt. #38, is charged with trafficking, conspiracy, and possession to distribute. 34-year-old Joel Rodriguez of 89 Collette St., Apt. #2, is charged with trafficking and conspiracy. Police seized more than 22 grams of Oxycodone and $640 as a result of the incident.
Later that day, detectives observed what appeared to be a separate drug transaction on Acushnet Ave. near Wood Street. 26-year old Johnny Veras of 773 S. First St., Apt. #3, is charged with trafficking, possession to distribute and conspiracy. Veras currently has three open court cases for possession and distribution of Class A drugs in 2018 and home invasion in 2016. The following was seized during the arrests; 16 grams fentanyl, a small quantity of crack cocaine and $916.
Chief Joseph Cordeiro applauds Narcotics Detectives for their determination and resilience at this time. “The extraordinary circumstances of COVID-19 has not stopped our Detectives from doing incredible work to keep the residents of New Bedford safe. They continue to be successful in getting drugs off the streets.”
If you have any information on criminal activity in your community, the New Bedford Police Dept. wants to hear from you. You can leave an anonymous tip on our voicemail at (508) 991-6300 Ext. 1.
