Rochester resident sentenced to probation for drug charges

Jul 13, 2012

Rochester resident Michael Amado was sentenced to probation until July 2014 and must perform 100 hours of community service following his conviction on charges of marijuana possession.

Amado of Mayflower Lane pled guilty on Friday, July 13 to charges of possession of a class D substance with intent to distribute, possession of a class D substance and the manufacturing of a class D substance, according to police reports.

The 21-year-old was arrested in March after narcotics officers from the Rochester and Mattapoisett Police Departments executed a search warrant and seized a half-pound of marijuana, class C substance and other narcotics.

Officers also seized $5,000 in cash and discovered a large amount of growing equipment, packaging supplies and scales.

Amado was released on bail following the arrest.

He has previously been charged with possession with intent to distribute a class D substance, according to police reports.