Drugs, Gun, Cash: Road Rage Fight Leads To Felony Busts In Salem, Cops Say

A 30-year-old Salem man was behind bars on felony drug charges along with a woman after he allegedly got angry during a traffic dispute and pulled a handgun, authorities said.

Salem police said they found $100,000 in cocaine and $65,000 in cash at Bryan Brito's Salem home last week.
Photo Credit: *Essex District Attorney’s Office*

Josh Lanier

10/14/2023 9:31 p.m.

Bryan Brito, 30, and Sandra Pimental, 58, both of Salem, are charged with trafficking in cocaine — more than 200 grams — and trafficking in cocaine — 18 grams or more— respectively, the Essex County District Attorney announced. Brito also faces assault with a dangerous weapon (handgun), vandalizing property, and possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug.

Salem police said they began investigating Brito after a driver called police to say they'd gotten into a heated road rage argument where the 30-year-old pulled out a pistol.

Police searched Brito's home on Chase Street and found nearly four pounds of packaged cocaine and almost $65,000 in cash, the prosecutor said. The drugs were worth $100,000 in street value.

Sandra Pimental, who was inside the home, had 19 grams of the drug on her when police searched her.

Authorities were holding Brito on a $50,000 bond, and Pimental was released on her own recognizance.

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