Police arrest two with stolen vehicle and crack cocaine on North Front Street

Members of the New Bedford Police Department gang unit recovered a stolen vehicle and took 4.3 grams of crack cocaine off the streets at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday following the arrest of two individuals.

Police located the stolen 2006 black Mercedes-Benz S430 at North Front and Tallman streets. After further investigation, they located a total of 4.3 grams of crack cocaine, cash and packaging consistent with street-level narcotics sales on the two individuals.

Brandon Frank, 19, and Kessy C. Torres, 29, both New Bedford, were charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute.

Both suspects have open cases in Third District Court in New Bedford for receiving a stolen motor vehicle regarding an incident on Dec. 14, 2016.