By SANDY McGEE

WOONSOCKET — An undercover investigation by police led to the arrest of eight local residents on various drug and weapon charges this past weekend.

On Friday at approximately 6 a.m., members of the Woonsocket Police Department’s Vice Squad, Special Reaction Team (SRT) and Patrol Division executed search warrants to enter a residence at 122 North Main St.
Police seized the following property as evidence during the search: 16 ounces of marijuana, with a street value of approximately $1,200; and more than an ounce of heroin, which was valued at $3,500.
Also seized as evidence was more than two ounces of cocaine, valued at $2,400; more than $10,000 in cash; a .44 caliber revolver handgun; and a 1999 Toyota Solara.
“This was a great arrest by the officers,” said Captain Michael Lemoine of the Woonsocket Police Department. “This is positive for the city. It removes the dealing of narcotics, as well as another dealer off the street. It makes a safer community.”
As a result of a search of the property, the following individuals were arrested and charged:
William Mendez, 32, of 450 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon during a crime of violence; and possession of firearm, while violating the Controlled Substance Act.
Mendez was also charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine; delivery of heroin, greater than one ounce; possession of marijuana; and possession of a counterfeit $20 bill.
During a bail hearing held Friday at police headquarters, Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Patrick Burke ordered Mendez to be held without bail pending a review on Monday.
Sixth District Court Judge Michael Higgins also ordered on Monday that Mendez be held without bail pending a hearing to be held on April 28.
Fernando J. Dejesus, 27, of 122 North Main St., Apt.5, Woonsocket, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine; possession of firearm by a convicted felon during a crime of violence; and possession of a firearm, while violating the Controlled Substance Act.
Dejesus was also charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine; delivery of heroin, greater than one ounce; and possession of marijuana.
Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Burke ordered Dejesus to be held without bail pending a review on Monday. Sixth District Court Judge Higgins also ordered on Monday that Dejesus be held without bail pending a hearing to be held on April 28.
Jose E. Rivera, 22, of 122 North Main St., Apt. 5, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.
On Monday, Sixth District Court Judge Higgins set Rivera’s bail at $5,000 with surety.
Rivera, who has been listed as a probation violator in Superior and District Court, is being held without bail pending a violation hearing on April 28.
Elliot J. Burgos, 37, of 122 North Main St., Apt. 5, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession of fireworks.
Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Burke ordered Burgos to be held without bail pending a review on Monday. Sixth District Court Judge Higgins also ordered on Monday that Burgos be held without bail pending a hearing on April 28. Burgos is also listed as a Superior Court probation violator.
Mirta M. Martinez, 24, of 122 North Main St., Apt.6, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.
Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Burke ordered Martinez to be released on $5,000 personal recognizance pending future court dates.
Christina Ducharme, 29, of 122 North Main St., Apt. 5, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.
Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Burke ordered Ducharme to be released on $5,000 personal recognizance pending future court dates.
Holly Mackenzie, 23, of Woonsocket, was arrested on a bench warrant at the time of the search.
Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Burke ordered that Mackenzie be remanded to the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston pending an appearance in Sixth District Court on Monday.
Luis Colon, 38, of 520 Second Ave., Woonsocket, was arrested and charged with assault and battery and resisting arrest.
Sixth District Court Bail Commissioner Burke set Colon’s bail at $25,000 with surety. Higgins also confirmed Colon’s bail on Monday in Sixth District Court.
Colon is also a District Court probation violator. He was ordered held without bail pending a violation hearing on April 28.