By Tiffany Williams –
Boston Police on Monday arrested Jose Soto, 33 of Boston after they say they received numerous complaints regarding narcotics-related activity in the Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue neighborhood.
Soto has been charged with Trafficking Class A Drugs (Fentanyl), 14-27 grams.
During their investigation, Boston Police said that Officers observed Soto driving a vehicle and circling the Mass & Cass area in a manner that raised suspicion.
Officers continued their surveillance, then observed Soto pull over and they said he partially parked on East Lennox Street.
Boston Police said, “Soto remained inside the vehicle, frequently checking his phone and looking around in all directions, as if waiting for someone. A short time later, an unidentified male approached the vehicle and engaged in what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction with Soto. Based on their training and experience, Officers recognized the exchange as indicative of street-level drug activity. Officers coordinated with additional units from District C-6 to conduct a motor vehicle stop for further investigation. Once backup arrived, Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, stopping Soto’s vehicle near Montrose Street.”
After stopping Soto, Boston Police said that “Officers conducted a search of the vehicle, leading to the discovery of seventeen (17) small plastic bags of suspected fentanyl inside a larger plastic bag. Additionally, Officers recovered an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.”