Three New Bedford Residents Arrested in Drug Raid

NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Police narcotics unit arrested three people Monday after an investigation into a cocaine distribution service out of 18 Holly Street, Apartment 2.

A search of the residence yielded 10 grams of crack cocaine, digital scales, packaging materials and about $4,000 in cash.

Arrested were: John James Duarte, 45, of 18 Holly St. Apt. 2, New Bedford, on charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute subsequent offense and conspiracy to violate drug laws. Duarte has a previous conviction in New Bedford District Court for dealing cocaine in 2014.

Curtis Britto, 29, 263 Reed St., New Bedford, possession of class B substance with intent to distribute, possession of Class B substance with intent to distribute, subsequent offense. He was convicted of dealing heroin in 2013.

Angela Dussault, 28, 18 Holly St. Apt. 2, New Bedford, possession of Class B substance with intent to distribute, conspiracy to violate drug laws.

--New Bedford Police