Man arrested for possessing $30,000 worth of cocaine

Dennys Mitchell. Courtesy of the Woonsocket Police Department.

By: News Staff

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WOONSOCKET, R.I. – A Woonsocket man is facing felony drug charges after police seized $30,000 worth of cocaine.

According to police, 25-year-old Dennys Mitchell was arrested on January 9th, 2017 after a traffic stop turned into a brief foot pursuit.

Once in custody, officers searched the vehicle, recovering around $30,000 worth of cocaine.

Mitchell was charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver
  • Felony assault
  • Obstructing and resisting arrest
  • DUI
  • Reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled substance. 

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