CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- Police have charged a Central Falls couple with manufacturing and distributing cocaine from their first-floor apartment at 83 Ledge St.
Police said the charges against Rene Torres, 40, and his wife, Christina Torres, 24, followed a two-month investigation which culminated Friday with the search of the couple's apartment.
With the help of the Smithfield Police Department's K-9 unit, officers with the Central Falls Police Department's Special Investigative Unit discovered about $2,000 worth of crack cocaine along with what they believe are stolen electronics -- laptop computers, iPads, game consoles and cameras -- and two cars with a combined value of more than $16,000, police said in a statement. Police also seized digital scales, packaging material, cooking agents, U.S. currency and several cellular phones.
The couple was arraigned Saturday on charges of manufacturing with intent to deliver cocaine; controlled substance conspiracy; distributing a controlled substance near a school zone; and receiving stolen goods.