New Bedford Police arrest two for trafficking cocaine on Fruit Street

On January 2, New Bedford police officers seized a combined 50 grams of cocaine, Percocet pills, and approximately $3,000 in cash as the result of an investigation in the area of 87 Fruit Street in New Bedford.
 
27-year old William Rodriguez of 344 Morgan Street and 30-year old Jarel Howell of 4 Shawnee Ct. were both charged for trafficking cocaine. Detective Tim Soares was the arresting officer in this case. 

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