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“New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have taken a wanted male into custody and seized an illegal firearm and narcotics in the process.
On the evening of July 17th, narcotics detectives who were monitoring suspected drug activity conducted a traffic stop near the County Street/Cedar Grove intersection. The vehicle’s driver was identified as ERMIRIO ROSA, 23, of Brockton.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered the ROSA was in possession of a 9mm Ruger handgun loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition, which he was keeping in a fanny pack. ROSA was also found to be in possession of 25 grams of “crack” cocaine, 65 grams of fentanyl, 50 tablets of Adderall, and $1050 in cash. This money was later seized due to the nature of his charges.
In addition, ROSA was found to have three active warrants for his arrest: One for drug and firearm charges out of Brockton District Court, one for heroin trafficking out of Bristol County Superior Court, and one for traffic offenses out of Fall River District Court. He already has a previous conviction for possessing class A substance with intent to distribute out of Taunton District Court, which could enhance penalties for additional cases.
Det. Emily Pacheco was the arresting officer.
If you have any information you would like to provide to police, you can do so anonymously by either calling 508-99-CRIME or submitting a tip on our website, https://www.newbedfordpd.com/report/.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.
