Dartmouth man sentenced in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charge

A Dartmouth man pled guilty and was sentenced on a drug charge Tuesday in Fall River Superior Court.

According to Dartmouth Police, on May 2nd just before 12:45 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Dartmouth Police Department, with the assistance of Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the Bristol County State Police Detective Unit, and Detectives assigned to the Fairhaven Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence on Gibson Terrace in Dartmouth.

During their search, detectives located approximately 55 grams of suspected crack cocaine, approximately 50 grams of suspected powder cocaine, and a digital scale. In addition, $1,255 in cash was seized.

As a result of the findings associated with the search, Dartmouth Police arrested 40-year-old Nicholas Azeredo of Dartmouth. Azeredo is being charged with trafficking cocaine in excess of 100 grams and possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug (subsequent offense).

Two New Bedford men were also arrested at the time on outstanding warrants.

Azeredo pled guilty to a lesser charge, trafficking cocaine 18-36 grams, and was sentenced to not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years in prison. He received credit for 214 days served.

Detective Matthew Correia conducted the weeks-long investigation, with the assistance of other detectives assigned to the Dartmouth Police Community Impact Unit.