DARTMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Two people were arrested Thursday after they were found inside a stolen SUV in Dartmouth, according to police.
Police say Melvin Ward, 48, of Dorchester and Jessica Fernandes, 34, of Fall River allegedly drove the stolen vehicle to a Walgreens in Dartmouth.
Detectives say they also found fentanyl and items stolen from the store.
Ward is facing charges including receiving a stolen motor vehicle, possession of a Class A drug , subsequent offense for possession of a Class A drug, shoplifting, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and four outstanding warrants.
Fernandes was charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle, possession of a Class A drug, and one outstanding warrant.
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