New Bedford Police Arrest Man in Possession of Deadly Drug

NEW BEDFORD - A New Bedford man is charged after police find him in possession of the deadly drug, Fentanyl.

New Bedford narcotics detectives conducted a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Coggeshall Street and Belleville Avenue just before 11 p.m. Wednesday night, and found ten bags of Fentanyl in the car, along with $189 in cash.

The driver, 43-year-old Michael Almeida, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl.

Almeida faces arraignment today in New Bedford District Court.