Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
WWLP
Man arrested after major drug bust in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
By Emma McCorkindale,
27 days ago
TAUNTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from Taunton is facing several drug and firearm charges after an investigation into narcotics trafficking across two states.
According to the Massachusetts State Police, the Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team investigated in May and June of this year into narcotics trafficking. The investigation revealed that 33-year-old Jason Hodo of Taunton was distributing trafficking quantities of fentanyl and cocaine in Rhode Island, Plymouth, and Bristol Counties in Massachusetts.
Warrants were then granted to search for all controlled substances at places related to Hodo. On June 5th, officers followed him in his vehicle after he left a location in Rhode Island and stopped for gas in Taunton. Officers detained Hodo and arrested him after fentanyl and cocaine were found on him. A “knock and announce” search warrants were then executed at locations in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts State Police
Approximately 528 grams of fentanyl, 206 grams of cocaine, and around $22,000 were found on Hodo and in his vehicle in Massachusetts. In Rhode Island, two firearms loaded with high-capacity magazines, 12 grams of fentanyl, around $19,000, several high-value bars of gold, jewelry, and a diamond/gold chain with a receipt for $103,000 were located.
He was taken to State Police-Middleboro for booking on charges that are related to Trafficking Class A and Class B Substances. Hodo will also face felony gun possession and fentanyl trafficking charges in Rhode Island.
22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts in March 1953. Watch the 22News digital edition on weekdays at 4 p.m.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
Most Popular
Comments / 0