Crime & Safety

Heroin, Cocaine, AR-15 Seized in Taunton Bust

Heroin, cocaine, and an AR-15 rifle was seized in a bust on Route 140 Friday.

TAUNTON, MA — State Police on Friday said they arrested a Rhode Island man in Taunton and seized heroin, cocaine, and an AR-15 rifle.

Jason Rutter, 35, of Portsmouth, was charged with:

  • Two counts of drug possession
  • Possession of a large-capacity firearm
  • Possession of a firearm without identification

Police said troopers came across Rutter Friday at about 4:30 p.m. on Route 140 southbound. His 2002 Jeep Liberty was disabled on the side of the road, police said.

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Police said they seized several high-capacity magazines.

Rutter was released on $1,000 bail pending an arraignment Monday.

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Photo: The AR-15 State Police said they found in Jason Rutter's vehicle. (Credit: Mass. State Police)


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