Three New Bedford teenagers arrested for cocaine trafficking

A report of the attempted theft of a television led to the arrest of three adult males and a juvenile for trafficking in cocaine after more than 300 grams of cocaine was located at 119 Adams St. Apt. 3 at 2:32 a.m. Monday, June 11.

When patrol officers reported to the address where the theft was reported, they observed over 300 grams of cocaine, several bags of heroin, a digital scale and packaging materials, all in plain sight.

Police subsequently arrested four people:

A 16-year-old male juvenile, trafficking in cocaine, possession of class A substance, conspiracy to violate drug laws and larceny over $250.

Timothy Pina, 18, of New Bedford, trafficking in cocaine, possession of class A substance, conspiracy to violate drug laws and larceny over $250.

DeMarcus Lopes, 19, of New Bedford, trafficking in cocaine, possession of class A substance, conspiracy to violate drug laws and larceny over $250.

Carlos Alberto Saenz, 20, of New Bedford, trafficking in cocaine, possession of class A substance, conspiracy to violate drug laws and larceny over $250.

All four suspects are being held without bail pending dangerousness hearings.