New Bedford Man Charged With Weapons, Drugs

A traffic stop lead to jail time for two New Bedford men after Tiverton Police allegedly found weapons and drugs in their car.

A Tiverton Police officer stopped Aaron Brito, 31, of 117 Reed St., New Bedford for speeding on Route 24 shortly after 11 p.m. because he was allegedly traveling 80 mph in a marked 55 mph zone.

Brito was arrested on April 28 after police discovered he had a suspended license. The passenger, Christian Monteiro, 32, also of New Bedford, reportedly gave police a false name, admitting to officers that he believed he had a warrant.

During a subsequent search of Brito's car, police found an expandable police-type baton and a 3.5-inch blade in the center console. Officers also uncovered a single Oxycodone pill - for which Brito did not have a prescription.

Brito and Monteiro were both arrested. Brito was charged with driving under the influence, felony-possession of a Oxycodone, possessing weapons other than firearms. 

Monteiro was charged with obstructing and officer in execution of duty providing a false name to police.

No arraignment information was available at press time.