New Bedford Man Arrested on Cocaine Charge, Warrant

NEW BEDFORD — A city man is arrested on cocaine charges and a warrant after causing a disturbance.

New Bedford Police responded to a report of a person causing a disturbance in the area of James and Kempton streets at 4:26 a.m. Friday morning.

When police investigated, they found him possession of a small amount of cocaine.

Police arrested 52-year-old Kevin John Mello of 257 Tinkham Street, Apartment 1E, New Bedford on charges of possession of cocaine and on a warrant charge.

--New Bedford Police