WAREHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Two Massachusetts men were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Wareham.
According to Massachusetts State Police, just before midnight on Sunday, Troopers on Cranberry Highway in Wareham saw a red Ford Fusion driving without an inspection sticker and conducted a traffic stop on Depot Street.
Troopers detected a strong odor of marijuana and signs of impairment. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Emanuel Torres of Onset, was removed from the vehicle and instructed to perform a field sobriety test. While patting down Torres, police found several bags containing a substance suspected to be crack cocaine. He was placed under arrest.
Two other occupants were removed while Troopers searched the vehicle. A bag was found that contained a large amount of cash, a digital scale, and empty packaging material. Troopers also found additional bags containing substances suspected to be cocaine and crack cocaine.
A passenger, identified as 19-year-old Jamary Santiago Pires of Wareham, was arrested after Troopers found a substance suspected to be cocaine on him. In total, Troopers seized over 60 grams of cocaine.
Emanuel Torres is charged with the following:
- Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute (two counts)
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law
- No Inspection Sticker
- Failure to Wear Seatbelt
Jamary Santiago Pires is charged with the following:
- Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law
- Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute (two counts)
- Trafficking in Cocaine
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