Police Log: Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 45 Grams of Cocaine

If only he'd worn some underwear

Ildefonso Rodriguez, 23, of 217 Rockridge Dr. and Miguel Alvarez, 20, of 66 Jervis St. were arrested on Mason Street on Tuesday after police pulled over a black Pontiac after noticing the vehicle's tail lights were out. According to reports, three men were in the car, and police could see the back seat passenger moving around as they approached. Suspecting he was hiding something, officers quickly illuminated the area, and allegedly saw Rodriguez putting something in his pants.

Rodriguez was removed from the vehicle and police noticed a large bulge in the back of his pants. Between his buttocks, officers reportedly found a bag of marijuana packaged into four separate bags. They also noticed that the suspect was not wearing underwear and, when they instructed him to spread his legs, a separate bag with a large white rock- later identified as cocaine- fell from his pant leg onto the ground. Police reportedly seized 45 grams of cocaine and 25 grams of marijuana from the suspect. Rodriguez was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

Officers removed the front passenger, Alvarez, and found another bag of cocaine, separated into several smaller bags. Alvarez was arrested for possession of narcotics and a warrant. The driver, Felix Reyes, was given a citation for the tail lights.

How not to blend in

Aaron Joseph Kwandrac, 26, of 278 Bernon St. was arrested on Wednesday for a warrant, driving without a license, possession of a weapon other than a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of narcotics and driving in possession of narcotics. Officers on patrol reportedly watched a gray Buick approach an intersection at a high rate of speed and then slam on the brakes after spotting their cruiser. The vehicle landed part way in the intersection and was stopped. Officers allegedly found a "blunt" in Kwandrac's ashtray and a small bag with 1.8 grams of cocaine. They also seized a black leather blackjack (billy club) from the vehicle.   

Other police activity

Kevin Thomas, 51, of 52 Upland St. was arrested at 25 Second Ave. on Tuesday for larceny under $500.

Caitlin McKenna, 24, of 270 Manville Rd. was arrested at 1 Elm St. for driving without a license.

Julius Deshawn Jackson, 27, of 134 Rathbun St. was arrested on Wednesday for felony assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of marijuana stemming from an incident at Brews and Cues.

Tasha Lynn Moran, 25, of 939 Bernon St. was arrested at home on Wednsday as a fugitive from justice.

Kevin Coleman, 48, of 118 Carrington Ave. was arrested on Wednesday for driving without a license and a warrant.

Juan Navarro, 19, of 59 Roberts St. was arrested on Wednesday at 44 Bennett St. for manufacturing/delivery of narcotics.

Frank Liuzza, 54, of 317 Robinson St. was arrested at on Cumberland Street on Wednesday for driving without a license.

Paul Harold Matthewson, 59, of 255 Bayberry Rd. was arrested at home on Wednesday for assault.

Melissa Vasquez, 22, of 104 Sayles St. was arrested on Wednesday at 146 Morin Heights Blvd. for assault.

Cassandra Lewis, 23, of 64 Erie St. was arrested at home Thursday morning for disorderly conduct.

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