COPS: Paroled trafficker attempted to disarm police officer…...

The following is the actual Barnstable Police Department press statement:

After a months-long narcotics investigation targeting Charles Curtis, Crystal Gentile, and Anthony Cuoco, Det. Kelley applied for and was granted a search warrant for 20 Maddaket Lane in Centerville. The search warrant was based upon extensive surveillance and undercover purchases of narcotics.

On the afternoon of May 16th 2018, Barnstable Police Detectives executed the search warrant. During the execution of the warrant, Detectives encountered Curtis in the living room of the home where he confronted Police and then fled from the residence. After a brief foot chase and struggle, Detectives placed Curtis under arrest.

The search of the address resulted in the location and seizure approximately twenty-six (26) grams of fentanyl, approximately two pounds of marijuana, numerous digital scales, a “food saver” sealer with bags, and approximately eleven thousand dollars ($11,000.00) cash. The cash and a digital scale were secreted in a ceiling void in the basement of the residence. The search of 20 Maddaket Ln. resulted in the identification of an unoccupied “stash” house utilized by Curtis for the packaging and redistribution of narcotics. A second search warrant was obtained for 148 Hollow Rd. Cotuit and executed by Detectives on May 18th. The search resulted in the location and seizure of fifteen thousand dollars cash ($15,000) approximately 4 grams of cocaine, digital scales, evidence of large scale drug packaging, numerous rounds of ammunition and several unsecured rifles and shotguns (Curtis has prior firearms convictions)

As a result of the search, Charles Curtis was arrested and charged with the following offenses: Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest. Curtis is also charged with violating the terms of his Parole subsequent to two Oxycodone Trafficking investigations in 2008 and 2010. In 2011, Curtis began serving a 7-10 year sentence on these cases and was released on Parole in the fall of 2017. Additional charges may be sought as a result of the evidence located at 148 Hollow Rd.

Curtis was arraigned in Barnstable District Court Thursday where bail was established at $75,000.00. Curtis is also being held on a Parole Violation.

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