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Last night at approximately 6:30pm members of the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau executed a search warrant at 10 Grandfield St. apartment 2. This was the result of an investigation by Det. Jarrod Gracia into a cocaine delivery service being operated out of the home.
The target of the investigation was stopped in his 2010 Nissan Altima shortly after leaving the house and placed under arrest. His right to operate a motor vehicle is currently suspended.
As a result of the search at the home, approximately 120 grams of cocaine, 2 ½ ounces of marijuana, and $1,651 in cash was found. Detectives also seized a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver loaded with 5 rounds of ammunition, in addition to 6 more rounds that were found nearby. The drugs have an estimated street value of $5,000.
The revolver was reported stolen out of Fall River earlier this month.
Scheduled to be arraigned this morning in New Bedford district court on trafficking and gun charges is;
Jonathan Hernandez age 21 of New Bedford.
