Drugs — Randolph, MA — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

Jose Mendes pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges in federal court in Boston.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Randolph, MA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 36
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Jose Mendes, 36, was charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
  • Loaded handguns and over 100 pressed blue pills containing fentanyl were found at Mendes's residences in Randolph.
  • A Glock pistol with a machinegun conversion device attached and an extended magazine was also found.
  • Cocaine and methamphetamine were found in one of the bedrooms at Mendes's residence.