Detectives Arrest Man on Probation with Illegal Guns and Crack

New Bedford, MA – Detectives have seized drugs and firearms following a north-end drug raid.

On Saturday, Sept. 28th, detectives concluded their investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 305 Earle Street with the execution of a search warrant. The target of the investigation was MATTHEW OBRIEN, 18.

As a result of the search that followed, detectives seized a plastic bag of crack cocaine weighing 28.5 grams, 17 tabs of oxycodone, 12 partial tabs of Adderall, and a plastic zip bag of marijuana weighing 63.1 grams.  OBRIEN also had two digital scales, packaging materials, and $4,134 that were seized as a result of the nature of the charges.

In addition to the narcotics, two firearms were discovered: one Glock 48 9mm firearm and one Sig Sauer P365 with a defaced serial number and ammunition. OBRIEN has no license to possess firearms.

OBRIEN was taken into custody and charged with trafficking in crack cocaine and possession with intent to distribute marijuana as well as Class B.  In addition, he was charged with possession of a large-capacity firearm for use of a felony with the serial number defaced and possession of ammunition.

OBRIEN was placed on probation out of 3rd District Court in May of this year, with a two-year suspended sentence. The arresting officer is Det. Jonathan Miranda.

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