A two month investigation by Barnstable and Yarmouth Narcotics Detectives has resulted in the arrest of two people in West Yarmouth.
The Detectives, on Monday, executed a search warrant at 85 Rte 28 – apt 14 – the residence of Charles MacDougald, 57, the target of the investigation. A subsequent search of the premises discovered nearly 26 grams of a powder that tested positive for fentanyl and 12 grams of cocaine. Detectives also recovered packaging materials, diluting agents, and about $3,800 in cash.
MacDougald and Vaughnessa Dinger-Jones, 20, of Onset were placed under arrest and taken to the Barnstable Police Department. MacDougald was charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; Subsequent offense, and being an Armed Career Criminal. Dinger-Jones was charged with Possession of Fentanyl and Cocaine. Both suspects were arraigned in Barnstable District Court this (Tuesday) morning.
Barnstable Police say MacDougald has an extensive criminal history with numerous convictions for violent crimes dating back to 1995. He was recently released from a 7-year p;rison sentence for Armed Robbery and is currently on Barnstable Superior Court probation for Armed Home Invasion.