Bean Town Times

A Brockton man, Joshua Tavares, has been arrested for allegedly selling over 100 grams of a fentanyl analogue. The arrest occurred while Tavares was on probation for a previous fentanyl conviction from 2019 and on pretrial release related to a separate drug arrest in March 2024.

Tavares, aged 29, faces charges of distribution and possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of a mixture containing a detectable amount of fentanyl analogue. He was detained following his initial appearance in federal court in Boston and awaits a hearing scheduled for December 6, 2024.

According to the charging documents, the alleged sale took place on November 1, 2024, when Tavares sold the substance to a cooperating witness. This transaction was reportedly captured on video.

Searches conducted at Tavares's residence and multiple suspected stash houses led to the recovery of approximately four kilograms of suspected fentanyl and cocaine. Authorities also seized packaging materials intended for drug distribution and over $89,000 in cash. Additionally, firearms were found at his residence: a .40 caliber Glock firearm and a 9mm Glock firearm equipped with a machinegun conversion device.

Further searches uncovered another 9mm Glock firearm with similar modifications at one stash location. Numerous rounds of ammunition and several loaded magazines were also recovered, including one "drum" style magazine capable of holding up to 50 rounds. These machinegun conversion devices are commonly known as "switches" and are used to convert firearms into fully automatic weapons.

The charge against Tavares carries significant penalties if convicted: at least ten years up to life imprisonment, supervised release ranging from five years up to life, and fines reaching $10 million. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy announced the arrest alongside Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Division. Assistance came from both the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police Department during this investigation process while Assistant U.S Attorney Philip A Mallard handles prosecution duties within its Organized Crime & Gang Unit framework.

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