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Monday, June 14, 2021

Adika - Possession of Cocaine

 

 


PRESS RELEASE
Bellows Falls Police Department
170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT
802-463-1234
Tips Line: 802-463-2373

  

 CASE #:                      21BF001384

 OFFICER:                   Ofc. C Watrous

 DATE/TIME:               6/11/2021        7:10 pm

 LOCATION (specific):Williams Street, Bellows Falls, VT   

 VIOLATION:               Possession of Cocaine Greater than 2.5 grams

 ACCUSED:                  Rogers F. Adika     Age: 38        City/State: Rutland, VT                                 

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/11/2021 at approximately 7:10 pm the Bellows Falls Police Department received information about potential drug activity occurring at a residence on Williams Street in the Village of Bellows Falls. An investigation was conducted during which Officers were granted written consent to conduct a search of the residence. During the search, Officers seized approximately 28 grams of Cocaine packaged for distribution, as well as a digital scale. Subsequently, Rogers F. Adika of Rutland Vermont was arrested for Possession of Cocaine Greater than 2.5 grams and cited to appear in Windham Superior Court on 08/31/2021 to answer the charge. The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted by the Walpole NH Police Department. 

This is part of an ongoing effort from the Bellows Falls Police Department Community Action Team to address the ongoing issue of criminal activity and narcotics activity in the Bellows Falls Area. Anyone who wishes to provide information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Bellows Falls Police Department.