Rideshare stop leads to fugitive’s arrest, meth seizure in West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested after stepping out of a rideshare vehicle in West Springfield, where police say he was carrying nearly 16 grams of methamphetamine.

Rafael Urena-Mendez, 32, was wanted on five warrants issued by Springfield District Court and also was wanted for extradition by the Broward Sheriff's Office in Florida, West Springfield police said in a statement .

Police said the arrest led to new charges, including drug distribution and being a fugitive on a court warrant.

On March 25, West Springfield police, working with federal partners, arrested Urena‑Mendez near 864 Riverdale St., police said.

Officers identified him as he arrived in the rideshare vehicle and took him into custody without incident. About 15.9 grams of methamphetamine were seized during the arrest, police said.

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