Crime & Safety

Bristol Man Faces Drug Charges

Bristol police nab man for possession of narcotics.

A Bristol man faces several drug charges after he was pulled over early last Saturday morning, Nov. 23, on Metacom Avenue.

Mark J. Araujo, 42, of 21 Sweeney Lane, was stopped at approximately 1:30 am near the intersection with Tupelo Street.

He was charged with driving under the influence, possession of narcotics and driving in possession of the controlled substances. 

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Araujo was taken to the police station and arraigned. He was held overnight and released with a date to appear in District Court.

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