Brockton drug sweep snares 22 suspects

[Ian David]

Brockton drug sweep snares 22 suspects

By Maria Papadopoulos, Enterprise staff writer

BROCKTON — Police this morning were still out picking up alleged drug dealers after a major sweep aimed at ending street sales of crack cocaine netted at least 22 suspects on Tuesday.

A total of 28 defendants were being sought for the sale and distribution of drugs in Brockton, according to the Plymouth County district attorney's office.

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Partial List of those arrested

BROCKTON — Authorities released the names and charges lodged against 16 of the 22 people arrested and charged Tuesday:

Benjamin Neal, 40, of 3 Erie Ave., two counts of unlawful distribution of cocaine, subsequent offense, and two counts unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Michael Petroski, 30, of 54 North Main St., unlawful distribution of cocaine and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Jeffrey Etienne, 17, of 139 Longwood Ave., two counts of unlawful distribution of cocaine and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Kevin Brandao, 17, of 2 Huntington Place, second floor, unlawful distribution of cocaine and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Dalber Martins, 22, of 12 Henry St., unlawful distribution of marijuana, unlawful distribution of marijuana within a school zone and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Carlos Gomes, 22, of 31 Cary St., first floor, unlawful distribution of marijuana, unlawful distribution of marijuana within a school zone and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Patrick Voltaire, 21, of 18 Farrington St., Apt. 3, unlawful distribution of cocaine, unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Emmanuel Goncalves, 20, of 21 Hamilton St., unlawful distribution of a counterfeit substance.

Wayne Ruffin, 20, of 52 Mass Ave., two counts of unlawful distribution of cocaine and two counts unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Adrialino Vicente, 25, of 112 Forest Ave., Apt. 2, two counts of unlawful distribution of cocaine and two counts unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Joao Teixeira, 18, of 726 East St., unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of a large-capacity feeding device, unlawful distribution of cocaine and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Mongato Goncalves, 19, of 249 Green St., second floor, unlawful distribution of a counterfeit substance.

Katherine Irwin, 31, of 684 Main St., unlawful distribution of cocaine and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Richard Lambert, 37, of 534 North Montello St., second floor, unlawful distribution of cocaine, subsequent offense and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

Jose Gomes, 43, of 443 Montello St., unlawful distribution of cocaine, subsequent offense and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

A juvenile, who was not identified, unlawful distribution of cocaine and unlawful distribution of cocaine within a school zone.

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[Fearless]

1. Umm... wow.

Now my question is why I haven't seen this on the news... Makes you think. Paris Hilton > mass arrests?