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Taunton Man Charged with Trafficking Narcotics Following Multi-State Law Enforcement Operation
A Taunton man is now in custody following the culmination of a coordinated investigation between regional law enforcement agencies, aimed at stifling the flow of narcotics across multiple states. Jason Hodo, 33, was apprehended and faces numerous trafficking charges after an inquiry spearheaded by the Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team - South (CINRET - South).
Massachusetts, Rhode Island State Police make trafficking arrest involving Bristol, Plymouth, RI Counties after, drugs, guns, cash, and gold seized
A drug trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of a local man. According to Massachusetts State Police, during May and June of this year, members of the Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team – South initiated an investigation into narcotics trafficking. Intelligence revealed that 33-year-old Jason Hodo of Taunton was distributing trafficking quantities of fentanyl and cocaine in Rhode Island and throughout Plymouth and Bristol Counties in Massachusetts. Investigators completed extensive traditional and covert surveillance, record checks, and intelligence analysis. The investigation led to warrants being sought and granted to search for all controlled substances at all locations related to Hodo.
Taunton man arrested, thousands in cash seized in multi-state drug trafficking bust
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — An investigation into a multi-state drug trafficking scheme led to the arrest of a Taunton man last week. Massachusetts State Police said 33-year-old Jason Hodo was arrested on June 5 after officers found fentanyl and cocaine in his possession. The arrest was the result of...
Taunton Man Arrested for Drug Dealing in Two States
TAUNTON (WBSM) — A joint investigation into narcotics trafficking has led to the arrest of a Taunton man for allegedly distributing fentanyl and cocaine throughout Plymouth and Bristol Counties as well as Rhode Island. According to Massachusetts State Police, Jason Hodo, 33, of Taunton was arrested following an investigation...
Editorial: Toddler’s drowning reinforces need to heed pool vigilance
Even before summer has officially begun, Massachusetts has already recorded a swimming pool drowning – a grim statistic that unfortunately accompanies this season of outdoor recreation. And it took the life of one of those most susceptible to this type of fatal accident. Brockton police and State Police detectives...
2-year-old dies after apparent drowning in Brockton pool
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz said a 2-year-old died on June 8 after apparently drowning in a backyard pool. Cruz said police responded to a home on Ardsley Circle around 9 a.m. for reports of an unresponsive 2-year-old near a backyard pool. The child...
Firearm and drugs seized leads to arrest of Bristol and Plymouth County men
EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Michael Jenkins reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department arrested two individuals on drug and firearms charges over the weekend. On Saturday at just after 3:30 p.m., East Bridgewater Police officers conducting a routine traffic patrol in the area of 604 Bedford St., observed a black Volkswagen sedan traveling north without an inspection sticker. While officers were following the vehicle, it made an abrupt turn into the Carriage Crossing Plaza and drove towards East Bridgewater Cinemas. Officers activated their blue lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle.
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