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Fairhaven Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 11, 2019

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

Fairhaven Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine

Police Seize More than 19 Grams of Fentanyl and More Than 500 Grams of Cocaine

Police seized more than 500 grams of powder and crack cocaine, more than 19 grams of fentanyl and Suboxone, along with digital scales and packaging materials. (Courtesy Photo Fairhaven Police)

FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department and the Wareham Police Department arrested a man on drug charges.

ROBERT WARD, AGE 56, OF EAST WAREHAM is charged with:

  • Trafficking Cocaine
  • Trafficking Fentanyl

On Friday, May 10, at approximately 9 a.m., Fairhaven and Wareham Police, with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a search warrant at 6 Bartlett Lane in East Wareham.

Police seized more than 500 grams of powder and crack cocaine, more than 19 grams of fentanyl and Suboxone. They also seized digital scales and packaging materials.

WARD was booked at the Wareham Police Department and held pending his arraignment at Wareham District Court.

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

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Methuen Police Officer Hospitalized, Cell Block Closed, after Prisoner Spreads Bag of Fentanyl Powder that had been Concealed

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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

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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

Methuen Police Officer Hospitalized, Cell Block Closed, after Prisoner Spreads Bag of Fentanyl Powder that had been Concealed

Suspect Wanted in Two States

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that a Methuen Police Officer is being evaluated at a local hospital Wednesday evening after he came into contact with Fentanyl, after a prisoner allegedly ripped open a bag of white powder that had been taped to his groin, which was discovered during booking.

KYLE DENNIS, AGE 28, OF METHUEN had already been arrested on three outstanding warrants and will face several additional charges.

DENNIS, who is known to police, was arrested after a Methuen Police Officer recognized him standing on Broadway at 4 p.m. Wednesday. As DENNIS was being booked and processed at the police station, a needle fell from the area around his pants. Officers searched him, and DENNIS allegedly grabbed a plastic bag, which had been taped between his legs, ripped it open and spread its contents out all over the booking area and onto Methuen Police Officer Patrick Waldron, who was booking the suspect at the time.

Officer Waldron and DENNIS were transported to an area hospital. DENNIS was later released and transported to the Lawrence Police Department for further processing.

DENNIS was wanted on three warrants in Massachusetts courts on the following charges:

  • Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Giving a False Name to Police
  • Possession of a Class A Substance
  • Possessing a Firearm without an FID, Improper Storage of a Firearm, and Possessing Ammunition without an FID.

DENNIS is also a wanted fugitive in the State of New Hampshire.

In addition to his arrest warrants, DENNIS is now being charged with:

  • Possession of a Class A Substance (Fentanyl)
  • Hindering a Police Investigation
  • Giving a False Name to Police
  • Defacement of Property
  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, to wit Fentanyl

The Methuen Police Department cell block was cordoned off and any other prisoners being arrested and booked by Methuen Police will be diverted to other police departments until the area is properly cleaned.

Officer Waldron is a decorated police officer who was commended last summer for saving the life of a 64-year-old resident who had suffered a medical emergency and went into cardiac arrest.

“Tonight we bear witness to two very different people. One, a decorated, honest, good police officer doing his job. The other, a career criminal, gun offender and drug offender wanted in two states on at least four warrants, who was willing to risk his own life and endanger the lives of police officers by his alleged actions,” Chief Solomon said. “I am pleased to say that Officer Waldron is doing well and is expected to be OK, but we can never be too careful with the poison that is Fentanyl in our communities.”

“This incident highlights the dangers our police officers face every day, even inside the confines of their own police station, at the hands of desperate, dangerous individuals,” Mayor Jajuga said. “Tonight, a career criminal knowingly put the lives of our officers in danger.”

DENNIS will likely be arraigned Thursday in Lawrence District Court.

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

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Fairhaven Police Arrest and Charge Man with Possession to Distribute Fentanyl

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

 

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

Fairhaven Police Arrest and Charge Man with Possession to Distribute Fentanyl

FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested a man on a drug charge as part of an investigation into a narcotics delivery operation last night.

VAN MCBRIDE, AGE 50, OF NEW BEDFORD was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl.

At approximately 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, Fairhaven Police detectives, with assistance from New Bedford Police detectives, arrested MCBRIDE as he walked out of his home at 482 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford.

After MCBRIDE was taken into custody without incident, a search warrant was executed at his residence. During the search, officers seized over eight grams of fentanyl, drug distribution paraphernalia and over $1,300.

At the time of his arrest MCBRIDE was free on bail from a 2018 case in which he was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl.

MCBRIDE was booked at the Fairhaven Police station and is expected to be arraigned in New Bedford District Court today.

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

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Dedham Police and Fire Departments Respond after White Powder, Believed to be Fentanyl, Found at Library

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Dedham Police Department
Michael J. d’Entremont, Chief of Police
600 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026
Dedham Fire Department
William Spillane, Fire Chief
436 Washington St.
Dedham, MA 02026

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-865-4110
Email: [email protected]

Dedham Police and Fire Departments Respond after White Powder, Believed to be Fentanyl, Found at Library

Woman Charged with Drug Possession

DEDHAM — Police Chief Michael d’Entremont and Fire Chief William Spillane  report that a Tier One hazardous materials response was declared today at the Dedham Public Library after the discovery of a white powdery substance, believed to be narcotics.

Dedham Police responded to the library, located at 43 Church St., at 3:15 p.m. for a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a woman had gone into the restroom and not come out for some time. When staff went to check the restroom, the woman ran out of the building, and a white powdery substance was left behind.

The Dedham Fire Department responded to the scene, and a hazmat incident was declared out of an abundance of caution. This sent state and municipal resources into Dedham to provide specialized assistance.

Minutes later, officers reported that stopped a vehicle on Church Street near the police station driven by a woman matching the description of the individual seen at the library. More white powder was observed in the vehicle and on the driver. The substance was field tested and believed to be heroin or Fentanyl or some combination of opioids. The driver, a 28-YEAR-OLD WESTWOOD WOMAN was taken into custody. A criminal complaint will be sought for her this week, charging her with:

  • Possession of a Class A Substance
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
  • Providing a False Name to Law Enforcement

The white powder on the suspect and in the vehicle field tested positive for Fentanyl, but the powder in the library field tested negative. Additional tests will be performed on all the evidence collected.

The incident remains under investigation by the Dedham Police Department. The suspect will be arraigned at Dedham District Court at a later date.

No one was injured.

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

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