New Bedford Man Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges in Dartmouth

NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Police narcotics detectives located three handguns, numerous bullets, fentanyl and cocaine packaged for sales, and $437 at the Capri Motel's Room 171 in Dartmouth on July 15.

As a result, Jose Montanez, 23, 598 Cottage St. Apt. 3, was charged with multiple offenses, including committing a felony while armed and career criminal act. This was a subsequent offense for drugs and firearms.

Detective Steven Gwozdz investigated the case.

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— New Bedford Police