BLACKSTONE – Blackstone police arrested and charged a Woonsocket woman with possession and distribution of heroin this week, following an investigation of drug activity that led to a surprise traffic stop.
Arleen Ortiz Jordan, 42, of Woonsocket was charged with possession of a Class A substance, and possession with intent to distribute a Class A substance.
According to a release from the Blackstone Police Department, officers worked with task force members from the Worcester DEA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Unit on the case, arresting Ortiz on Thursday, Sept. 17, as part of an ongoing investigation.
Police reportedly received information that Ortiz Jordan was selling heroin in the town, and a surveillance operation revealed that she was transporting the drug from Woonsocket to Blackstone on Thursday. Officers executed a traffic stop, and detectives found and seized multiple bags of heroin packaged for distribution, cash and other items related to the sale of narcotics.
Ortiz Jordan is scheduled to be arraigned Monday at Uxbridge District Court.
“I am pleased to announce another successful narcotics operation in the town of Blackstone that has resulted in the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of drugs and cash,” said Chief Gilmore said. “I continue to encourage the officers and detectives of this department to establish effective and productive relationships with local, state and federal agencies, such as HIDTA, to curb the distribution of narcotics in our community. This type of activity is not tolerated in our town, and this department will remain vigilant in our efforts to keep these substances and activities out of Blackstone.”