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Southbridge Police Arrest Four for Heroin and Distribution

By Tom Marino | February 21, 2020
Last Updated: March 23, 2021

Southbridge police announced today the arrest of four individuals for various drug related charges.

A search warrant executed at 33 Henry St. led to the seizure of what police suspect to be methamphetamine, heroin and crack cocaine along with packaging material and cash.

Police executed a second warrant on a vehicle and found more heroin packaged for distribution.

Three of the suspects were charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin, conspiracy to violate drug laws, a drug violation in a school zone and other charges:

 

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Abdon Melendez, a 45-year-old male from 33 Henry St., was also charged with possession of Buprenorphine.

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Nicole Tetlow, a 38-year-old female from 33 Henry St., was also charges with possession of Suboxone and Gabapentin.

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Andy Ortiz, a 40 year old male of 358 Main St., was also charged with possession of crack cocaine.

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The fourth suspect, Jose Torres, a 37-year-old male from 20 Mechanic St., was charged with possession of crack cocaine and two outstanding arrest warrants for prior narcotics distribution charges.

All four were arraigned on February 18 in Dudley District Court.

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