South Kingstown Teen Charged with Dealing Cocaine, Pills, Pot

A South Kingstown teenager on Monday was charged with dealing cocaine, marijuana, and pills.

The 17-year-old male, whose name was not released, was arrested after police received tips from citizens about drug activity at a home on Branch Street. Police obtained a search warrant and on Monday arrived to search the residence. They said they found a safe with 9 grams of cocaine, 4 ounces of marijuana, six Lorazepam pills, $7,241 in cash, baggies, and a digital scale.

Police said at the time of teen’s arrest, he was on probation for undisclosed charges.

Photo: Police said these drugs and cash found in a safe belonging to a South Kingstown teenager. (Credit: South Kingstown police)