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Fall River Man Arrested in New Bedford

The New Bedford Police Department said they seized a loaded gun and narcotics from a suspect out on bail. According to CBS 12 in Providence, 20 year old Hayden Andrade,  of Fall River faces charges of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, a variety of motor-vehicle charges, carrying a loaded firearm without license while committing a felony as well as trafficking in excess of 18 grams. Officers stated they located Andrade driving erratically in the area of Cottage Street and attempted to stop him when he led police on a chase through a west-end neighborhood, as Andrade disregarded traffic signs and signals. The chase ended when Andrade struck another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. Police identified Andrade and took him into custody, locating 24 grams of cocaine, a loaded 9 mm handgun and $480 in cash.

 

Police said Andrade is being held at the house of corrections without bail.

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