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New Bedford Woman Charged with Cocaine Trafficking Following Route 24 Traffic Stop in Bridgewater

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Published on August 27, 2024
New Bedford Woman Charged with Cocaine Trafficking Following Route 24 Traffic Stop in BridgewaterSource: Massachusetts State Police

On August 17, Massachusetts State Police apprehended a woman alleged to be carrying a significant amount of illegal drugs. During a routine patrol along Route 24 in Bridgewater, troopers pulled over a black Cadillac sedan for having a revoked registration. According to a report by Massachusetts State Police News, the car's revocation was due to being uninsured.

Approaching the vehicle with caution, the trooper in question noticed suspicious movements from a passenger in the backseat. Unbuckled and ducking below windows, the rear passenger caught the officer's eye, the trooper later reported her destination to the police barracks, where she was found to have nearly 70 grams of crack and cocaine hidden in her sweatshirt.

That passenger, identified as 28-year-old Daria Cananzey from New Bedford, was subjected to a search which revealed the stash of drugs. She was taken into custody and subsequently booked on several charges, including trafficking in cocaine. Her arraignment was scheduled to take place in Brockton District Court, according to the official statement by Massachusetts State Police News.

After Cananzey's arrest, her unregistered Cadillac was towed and the other passengers were removed. Daria Cananzey now faces serious charges, including cocaine trafficking, after drugs were found in her sweatshirt, as reported by Massachusetts State Police News.