New Bedford police arrest two on Nelson Street for cocaine distribution

An ongoing investigation by the New Bedford Police Department narcotics unit into a cocaine distribution service out of 49 Nelson St. Apt. 3 north led to the arrest of a man and woman Monday on drug charges.

Police executed a search warrant at 7:34 p.m. at the residence and made two arrests. Linda Smith, 56, of 49 Nelson St. Apt. 3N, New Bedford, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (subsequent offense), possession of Suboxone with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate drug laws. She was convicted of possession of a class B substance with intent to distribute in 2006.

Angel Feliciano, 21, of 49 Nelson St. Apt. 3N, New Bedford, was charged with possession of Suboxone with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Police seized 4.9 grams of cocaine, 10 Suboxone strips, packaging materials, digital scales and $588 in cash.