NEW BEDFORD — Police officers were on patrol when they observed a passenger in a vehicle traveling from Campbell Street toward Pleasant Street who was known to have warrants.

After stopping the vehicle and upon further investigation, he was found to be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine.

Derren Jene Almeida, 29, of Campbell Street, New Bedford, was charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and on three warrants.

The arrest was made at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday.

New Bedford Police Department

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