RYAN JOHN DARCY, AGE 20, OF ARLINGTON, who was arrested by Arlington Police on drug distribution and firearms charges following an investigation into alleged drug dealing to Arlington youth. (Photo Courtesy Arlington Police Department) 
Marijuana, cash and an illegally possessed 9MM handgun seized by Arlington Police. (Photo Courtesy Arlington Police Department)
ARLINGTON — Chief Julie Flaherty reports that an investigation into alleged drug sales to Arlington youth led to the arrest of an Arlington man who is charged with distributing marijuana and illegally possessing a firearm.
RYAN JOHN DARCY, AGE 20, OF ARLINGTON, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Marijuana With Intent To Distribute
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License
- Fugitive from Justice On Court Warrant
Earlier this week, the Arlington School Resource Officer and members of the Arlington Police Criminal Investigations Bureau began investigating allegations of illegal drug sales to children.
Investigators were able to obtain social media contact information for a possible suspect, and while acting in an undercover capacity, officers made contact with the suspect, later identified as DARCY, and arranged to purchase an amount of marijuana.
On Wednesday at approximately 12:30 p.m., DARCY advised undercover officers that he would meet them in the Thorndike Field parking lot on Margaret Street. A short time later, DARCY arrived in the parking area in a vehicle.
Officers stopped the vehicle, and after an on-scene investigation DARCY was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators recovered over 45 grams of marijuana, $240 in cash, and a loaded 9MM handgun.
“The Arlington Police Department works tirelessly to protect our children from the dangers of substance use through both education and enforcement,” said Chief Flaherty. “We will never tolerate this kind of activity where drugs are allegedly being distributed to youth, and I am proud of the officers who quickly and effectively brought this investigation to a successful conclusion.”
DARCY is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Cambridge District Court.
These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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