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Holbrook Police Arrest Four for Alleged Fentanyl Trafficking

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Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police Arrest Four for Alleged Fentanyl Trafficking

50 Grams of Fentanyl and Heroin Seized, along with Illegal Handgun

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith reports that the Holbrook Police Department, after an investigation, arrested four individuals and charged them with trafficking in Fentanyl, among other charges.

The arrests come as the result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation, with assistance from the South Shore Drug Task Force and municipal police from around the region. As a result of the investigation:

NELSON GONZALEZ, AGE 31, OF ROXBURY; EDGARDO RIVERA-SANCHEZ, AGE 28, OF ROXBURY; CESAR ANDUJAR, AGE 30, OF MATTAPAN; AND YESSICA MARGARITA FRANJUL, AGE 33, OF MATTAPAN were each charged with:

  • Trafficking Fentanyl Over 10 Grams
  • Distribution of a Class A Drug (Fentanyl)
  • Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law

RIVERA-SANCHEZ was additionally charged with Providing a False Identification to Police and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

All four were arraigned Thursday, Dec. 6, at Quincy District Court where they pleaded not guilty. They are due back in court for a hearing on Jan. 4.

  • GONZALEZ was held on $100,000 bail
  • ANDUJAR was held on $20,000 bail
  • FRANJUL was held on $15,000 bail
  • RIVERA-SANCHEZ was released on personal recognizance

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police executed three arrest warrants and one search warrant, as part of the culmination of a three-month investigation into an alleged drug trafficking ring operating in the region.

The target of the investigation, GONZALEZ, was arrested by detectives as part of a controlled narcotics purchase in Randolph, along with RIVERA-SANCHEZ.

Simultaneously, Boston Police detectives assisted with the execution of a search warrant at GONZALEZ’S residence at 67 Winthrop St., Roxbury.

During the search of the apartment, detectives observed a female party, identified as FRANJUL, drive up to the front of the apartment building in a silver Honda Accord. She was subsequently placed under arrest. FRANJUL had allegedly used the vehicle during several undercover drug buys throughout the course of the investigation. 

ANDUJAR was arrested at his home on Woodbole Avenue in Boston.

About 50 grams of a mixture of Fentanyl and heroin, were purchased by an undercover officer on 11 different occasions as the investigation went on. During the execution of the search warrant, a 9mm handgun and ammunition was found in a common area of the apartment building and seized. Additionally, approximately $3,000 in cash and the Honda sedan were seized as a result of the search warrant.

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North Reading Police Arrest Man After Credit Card Skimming Device Found in his Vehicle

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

North Reading Police Arrest Man After Credit Card Skimming Device Found in his Vehicle

Man Remains Under Investigation for Reported Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Officers conducting an on-scene investigation during a traffic stop located a silver and black BB gun, dozens of credit cards, a credit card reader and fraudulent driver's licenses in a vehicle. A 27-year-old Woburn man was arrested.
Officers conducting an on-scene investigation during a traffic stop located a silver and black BB gun, dozens of credit cards, a credit card reader and fraudulent driver’s licenses in a vehicle. A 27-year-old Woburn man was arrested.

NORTH READING  —  Chief Michael P. Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department arrested a man today on multiple charges and is continuing to investigate his possible connection to an assault last night on I-93.

NICHOLAS JEWETT, AGE 27, OF WOBURN was arrested and charged with:

  • Operating With a Suspended License
  • Possession of a Credit Card Reader (Skimming Device)

North Reading Police stopped JEWETT earlier today on Rt. 28 for a traffic offense. In doing so, officers determined that JEWETT’S vehicle registration had been queried dozens of times last night by multiple law enforcement agencies. The queries of his registration were in connection with his vehicle’s alleged involvement in an assault with a BB gun on I-93 in Woburn last night.

Officers conducting an on-scene investigation during the traffic stop located a silver and black BB gun, dozens of credit cards, a credit card reader and fraudulent driver’s licenses in JEWETT’S vehicle.

JEWETT is due to be arraigned in connection with the suspended license and credit card reader charges at 2:30 p.m. in Woburn District Court.

The BB gun assaults remain under investigation, and additional charges could be forthcoming following the conclusion of that investigation.

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Littleton Police Arrest Alleged Opioid Dealer

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Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Police Arrest Alleged Drug Dealer

RAYMOND HOWARD, age 42, of Littleton was arrested for allegedly selling Oxycontin in the community. (Littleton Police Department/Booking Photo)
RAYMOND HOWARD, age 42, of Littleton was arrested for allegedly selling Oxycontin in the community. (Littleton Police Department/Booking Photo)

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew J. Pinard reports that the Littleton Police Department, after a long-term investigation, arrested a man today and charged him with selling drugs.

RAYMOND HOWARD, AGE 42, OF LITTLETON was charged with:
Distribution of a Class B Substance (Oxycontin).

The arrest comes as a result of a months-long investigation using by the Littleton Police Detective Unit into drug activity at the Pondside Apartments on King Street. The apartment complex is just off of Rt. 495. During the investigation, plainclothes officers conducted multiple drug purchases from HOWARD.

At approximately 9 a.m. Friday, Littleton Police Detectives assisted by the Boxborough Police Detectives executed an arrest warrant at HOWARD’s residence, and he was arrested without incident. A search warrant was also executed at his apartment, which resulted in the seizure of dozens of prescription Oxycontin pills.

HOWARD is being held at the Littleton Police Department pending his arraignment at Ayer District Court later today.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Methuen Police Department Announces Arrests in Home Invasion Case

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003

Three Arrested after Methuen Home Invasion

METHUEN — Police Chief Joseph Solomon and Mayor James Jajuga report that the Methuen Police Department, working closely with the Essex District Attorney’s Office and the Lawrence Police Department, arrested three suspects in connection with a Tenney Street home invasion that occurred Tuesday.

JONATHAN THOMPSON, AGE 29, OF LAWRENCE was arraigned in Lawrence District Court today on the following charges:

  • Home Invasion
  • Breaking and Entering During the Daytime to Commit a Felony
  • Larceny from a Building
  • Malicious Damage over $1,200

A 15-year old male and a 17-year old male, both of Lawrence will be arraigned in Lawrence Juvenile Court today in connection with the same incident.

“These arrests come as a result of a diligent investigation by Methuen Police Detectives, State Police assigned to District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett’s office, and our neighbors in the Lawrence Police Department,” Mayor Jajuga said. “I am very proud of the efficient and aggressive police work that resulted in these arrests less than 36 hours after the incident.”

Added Chief Solomon: “This case is a fine example of team work between state, county, and municipal agencies, showing a strong sense of urgency in response to a violent home invasion.”

Media inquiries about this case should be directed to the Essex District Attorney’s Office.

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