An Auburn man who was out on bail conditions stemming from an October arrest on drug trafficking and firearms charges was arrested again on Wednesday after being found with crack cocaine during a traffic stop, Auburn Police announced Thursday morning.
Auburn Police say they have been investigating reports into ongoing drug trafficking being committed by 39-year-old Jose Mota of Auburn.
In October, Mota was arrested on felony drug trafficking and firearm charges after police executed multiple search warrants.
The Auburn Police Proactive Community Enforcement (PACE) Unit received a tip on Wednesday that Mota, who was out on bail conditions from his October arrest, was on his was to conduct a drug sale.
Officers found Mota driving on Mount Auburn Avenue near the Auburn Walmart Supercenter, and initiated a traffic stop and bail compliance search.
During the search, police seized 37.2 grams of cocaine base (crack cocaine) from Mota.
Mota was charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, Class A, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, Class B and violation of conditions of release, Class E.
Mota is being held at the Androscoggin Jail without bail due to his violation of bail conditions for the prior felony charges.
He is expected to make an initial appearance before a judge on Friday, Jan. 24.
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