On Friday, July 6, 21-year-old Michael Amado of Mayflower Lane in Rochester pled guilty to all charges in Wareham District Court. He was sentenced to probation until July 2014 and must perform 100 hours of community service. Forfeiture proceedings for the nearly $5,000 in cash seized during the raid are still ongoing. If successful, the monies will be split between the towns and used to further other drug investigations.
On Wednesday, March 7 at approximately 7:30 pm, Mattapoisett and Rochester Police Departments executed a search warrant at 8 Mayflower Lane in Rochester. During the investigation undercover narcotic officers facilitated controlled purchases of illegal controlled substances from Amado on several occasions.
While executing the search warrant, narcotics officers seized a half pound of marijuana, Class C substance and other narcotics. Officers also seized approx $5,000 in cash which was located hidden in a hollowed book. Also located at the residence was a large amount of growing equipment, packaging supplies and scales.
Rochester Police Chief Paul H. Magee stated that Amado was manufacturing and selling large amounts of Marijuana.
Amado was arrested at the scene and has been charged with Possession of a class D substance (Marijuana) with intent to distribute, possession of a class D substance (marijuana), possession of a class C substance and the manufacturing of a class D substance.
Amado was released on bail and was scheduled to appear in Wareham District Court this morning. Court records indicate that Amado has been previously charged with Possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance.
This joint effort between the Rochester and Mattapoisett Police Departments allowed for expanded resources resulting in a thorough and successful investigation. Chief Magee said that the intelligence gathered from the collaborative effort of multiple agencies is an invaluable tool.
