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Brockton Man's Revoked Insurance Leads to Drug and Firearms Bust in Sturbridge

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Published on November 21, 2023
Brockton Man's Revoked Insurance Leads to Drug and Firearms Bust in SturbridgeSource: Massachusetts State Police

Jeffrey Bien-Aime from Brockton faced a series of unfortunate events leading to his arrest, revealing evidence of extensive criminal activity on November 13, Massachusetts State Trooper Andrew Kinney noticed a Dodge minivan on Route 84 eastbound during a routine check. A registration check revealed the vehicle's insurance had been revoked. The ensuing investigation revealed hidden firearms and drugs, as reported by the Mass. State Police.

Obligated to follow the vehicle, Kinney waited until it pulled into a gas station in Sturbridge. After backup arrived, Kinney approached the driver, identified as 30-year-old Jeffrey Bien-Aime, learned he had an active arrest warrant, and subsequently arrested him. The minivan was later towed to Sturbridge Barracks garage for further inspection.

Detectives conducting the inspection noticed marijuana paraphernalia in plain sight. A subsequent search of the vehicle unveiled illegal firearms, ammunition, and over 45 pounds of marijuana. All this unfolded from an ordinary traffic stop, prompted by a revoked insurance registration.

As a result of this arrest, Bien-Aime faced many charges, including operating an uninsured vehicle, possession of a large capacity magazine, and several firearms and drug-related charges.