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New Bedford Police narcotics and gang units made 14 arrests Wednesday and took a gun and narcotics off the street as part of a citywide sweep targeting narcotics use and other illegal activity.
As part of the sweep, police executed a search warrant at 311 Coggeshall St. Apt. 1 as part of an investigation into a cocaine distribution service out of that address.
Police seized a loaded 9mm Taurus Slim semi-automatic pistol and an additional magazine containing 9mm ammunition. A small amount of crack cocaine, digital scales and packaging materials were also located along with a small amount of cash.
As a result, four people were arrested:
Khaylon Cruz, 22, 311 Coggeshall St. Apt. 1, New Bedford, was charged with possession of a firearm with serial numbers obliterated, defacing a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license, improper storage of a firearm, two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute.
Angel Mejia, 21, 27 Hicks St. Apt. 1 E, New Bedford, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition, improper storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm with serial numbers obliterated, possession of a firearm without a license and a warrant arrest.
A 17-year-old male juvenile from Fall River was charged with possession of a firearm with serial numbers obliterated, possession of a firearm without a license, improper storage of a firearm and two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition.
Jamareh Alphoso Allen, 22, of 311 Coggeshall St. Apt. 1, New Bedford, was charged with possession of a firearm with serial numbers obliterated, possession of a firearm without a license, improper storage of a firearm, two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of cocaine.
The sweep also led to the following arrests:
– Jonathan S. Lopes, 31, of New Bedford, warrant arrest.
– Elebren Perez, 30, of New Bedford, possession of an open container of alcohol.
– Steven Galipeau, 36, of New Bedford, warrant arrest.
– Billieleigh Galipeau, 46, of New Bedford, warrant arrest.
– Kristine MacDonald, 26, of Newberry, warrant arrest.
– Noel A Lopez, 27, of New Bedford, having no inspection sticker, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license.
– Brian B. Monteiro, 30, of Dartmouth, warrant arrest.
– Bryan Nunez-Raldiris, 31, of New Bedford, warrant arrest.
– Lyrik Vernosky Caraballo, 20, of New Bedford, warrant arrest.
– Manuel Enrique Torres, 25, of New Bedford, warrant arrest.
Awesome Job NB PD.. Everyday you guys Rid this city of these Drug Dealers gives hope for future of the young lives!!! Now if we could get rid of Panhandlers it would be even better .. But you guys have your hands full.. May God watch over you and Keep you safe… Thank You!!!!!! 🙂