Pittsfield man arrested for assault and battery, drug charges

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Quran Taft, 19, of Pittsfield, was arrested following a traffic stop in the Morningside area. Police say the driver had an outstanding warrant and a substance believed to be crack cocaine was seen in the center console.

Taft, a passenger in the vehicle, reportedly became confrontational during a pat down. Police found a large quantity of what they believed to be heroin and crack cocaine hidden in Taft's pants. Taft was charged with:

• Possession to Distribute Class A Heroin
• Trafficking in 18-36 grams
• Resisting Arrest
• Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

Taft was arraigned on Thursday morning.