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Cote Charged with Cocaine Possession

DUMFRIES, Va. – On July 16, police arrested a male suspect for having illegal drugs and for distributing them. According to the report, police had stopped a car at a Days Inn in Dumfries and the suspect was found, along with others, in the car. 

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Narcotics Investigation – On July 16th, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Days Inn located at 16925 Old Stage Rd in Dumfries (22025). During the investigation, illegal narcotics including cocaine, as well as, evidence of distribution were discovered. Following the investigation, the below individual was one of the occupants of the vehicle arrested. This arrest was previously held for investigative purposes.

Arrested on July 16th:

David Keith COTE, 57, of 6400 Cherry Ridge Ct in Manassas

Charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic

Court date: pending | Bond: unavailable

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