Rhode Island
2 From Newport Accused Of Selling Cocaine In Town
NEWPORT, RI — Two people from Newport were arrested Thursday after police said they were caught with cocaine.
Glenda Mendez, 48, and Edgardo Torres, 26, were charged with possession with intent to sell a controlled substance. Mendez was also charged with using a firearm when committing a crime of violence.
Newport police said they learned Mendez and Torres were selling cocaine in the city and got warrants to search both their homes. During the search, officers seized 16 grams of cocaine, a SIG Sauer 9-mm semi-automatic handgun, and two loaded magazines, police said.
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