Multiple agencies arrest two on several charges at Bristol County hotel after investigation

An investigation by multiple local agencies resulted in the arrest of two people at a Bristol County hotel.

According to police, in the evening hours on Tuesday, members of the Seekonk Police Patrol Division, Seekonk Police Narcotics Unit, Northern Bristol County Drug Task Force and the DEA executed a search warrant for a room at a hotel in Seekonk. The target of the investigation, 35-year-old Jonathan Boutelle of Pawtucket, RI was located inside of the room along with several other parties when the search warrant was executed.

Boutelle was allegedly in possession of a large quantity of illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia and cash. A further search of the room revealed numerous cell phones, scales, baggies and drug paraphernalia, all indictive of narcotic distribution. Also located in the room was a loaded Smith and Wesson .38 Special revolver.

Boutelle’s girlfriend was the registrant of the hotel room. She is identified as 37-year-old Veronica Abreu of Central Falls, RI. Both were placed under arrest as a result of this investigation. The other parties in the room were released.

​Boutelle is being charged with Trafficking a Class A Substance (Fentanyl), Trafficking a Class A Substance (Heroin), ​​Trafficking a Class B Substance (Cocaine), ​​Conspiracy to commit a felony, Carry loaded Firearm without License, Possession/Cary a firearm without an LTC, ​and Possession of a Firearm while Committing a Felony.

​Abreu is being charged with Carry loaded Firearm without License and ​​Conspiracy to commit a felony.

Both were arraigned in Taunton District Court on Wednesday and held in custody.