Neighbors Tip Off Cops About Man Selling More Than Just Snacks At Western Mass Bodega

A 33-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, June 14, after neighbors complained he was selling drugs out of a bodega in Hampden County.

Carlos Tejada was arrested on Wednesday, June 14, with more than 800 grams of fentanyl, thousands of dollars in cash, and 100 rounds of ammo, Springfield police said.
Photo Credit: *Springfield Police Department*

Josh Lanier

06/16/2023 12:41 p.m.

Carlos Tejada is charged with trafficking fentanyl — 200 grams or more, Springfield police said. Officers arrested him with than 840 grams of the synthetic opioid, 100 rounds of ammo, $5,500 in cash, and another $1,000 worth of Canadian and Dominican currency, authorities said.

The investigation into Tejada began after people tipped off police to alleged drug deals happening at the Tejada-Gonzalez Market at 21 Locust Street, authorities said.

Springfield police raided the store on Wednesday and arrested three people, including Tejada, but the others were later released.

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