New Bedford man arrested for crack-cocaine, illegal gun possession

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — New Bedford police narcotics detectives have arrested a city man on drug possession and illegal firearm charges.

A search warrant was executed on the Cove St. apartment of Kolby McCoy, 25, by detectives on August 16.

According to New Bedford police, McCoy was found in possession of a small amount of crack-cocaine, a digital scale, packaging material, cutting agent and more than $7,000 in cash.

McCoy was also found by police to have a 9mm handgun with 17 rounds of ammunition for which he had no license.

McCoy was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a large-capacity firearm and possession of ammunition.