Two Dartmouth Men Face Drug Charges

Two Dartmouth men are facing drug charges following an investigation by Dartmouth detectives and New Bedford Police.

Det. Lt. Kyle Costa says 22 year old Jose Matos Jr. was arrested Friday after a lengthy investigation.  A search of his residence on Sherbrooke Road in Dartmouth turned up a quanity of heroin and drug paraphenalia.

Also arrested Friday was 23 year old Danial Jeronimo-Ribeiro of Allen Street in Dartmouth.

Police say Matos is being charged with possession and distribution of heroin and conspiracy to violate drug laws.  Jeronimo-Ribeiro is charged with possession of heroin and conspiracy.