Big Pawtucket Cocaine Bust: Police

PAWTUCKET, RI — Two cocaine dealers were arrested and $20,000 worth of drugs were seized during a raid in Pawtucket, according to police. Gumercindo “Cindo” Sanchez, 39, and Derek Ashworth, 39 — both of Pawtucket — face a host of charges.

The raid was conducted Friday at the pair's Park Street apartment following a months-long investigation into cocaine distribution in the city, police said. Officers seized 360 grams of cocaine, marijuana and about $10,500 in cash, police said.

Sanchez and Ashworth were charged with cocaine possession with intent to distribute, manufacturing cocaine, distributing drugs near a school and maintaining a "common nuisance." Ashworth was also charged with marijuana possession with intent to distribute.

Lead photo: Mugshots for Gumercindo Sanchez (left) and Derek Ashworth following their arrests on cocaine distribution charges May 4, 2018. (Credit: Pawtucket Police Department)