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New Bedford police detectives seized large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, more than $18,000 in cash, and ammunition during three separate incidents in recent days.
On June 15, an investigation led to a traffic stop where Detectives seized 24 grams of cocaine. A subsequent search of 1276 Pleasant St. #1, led to 269 grams of cocaine with a street value of $26,900 and $6,504 in cash.
As a result, Jonathan Garcia, 30, 1276 Pleasant St. Apt. 1, was charged with trafficking, conspiracy, and a suspended license (subsequent). Jose Rivera De Leon, 25, 1276 Pleasant St., Apt. 1 was charged with trafficking, possession, conspiracy, a suspended license, and traffic violations. Detective Lavar Gilbert investigated the case.
During a search of 52 Willard St., Apt. 2 on June 12, police discovered 528 grams of fentanyl with a street value of $52,000, 21 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and $350 in cash. As a result, Lino R. Simoes, 46, 52 Willard St., Apt. 2, was charged with trafficking, possession to distribute, and ammunition without an FID card. Simoes does not possess a license to carry a firearm and was previously convicted of trafficking. Detective Timothy Soares led the investigation.
Also on June 12, searches at Rosalinda’s Fashion, 104 Allen St. and 98 Allen St., Apt. 2 resulted in the seizure of 512 grams with a street value of $51,200 of cocaine, 3.5lbs of marijuana, paraphernalia and $12,194 in cash. Jose E. Nieves, 45, 98 Allen St. Apt. #2M, was charged with trafficking and possession to distribute. Detective Timothy Soares Detective and Detective Kevin Barbosa led the investigation.
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.
