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Woburn Police Arrest and Charge Man in Shooting

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Woburn Police Department

Woburn Police Department
Chief Robert Rufo
25 Harrison Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019

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

Woburn Police Arrest and Charge Man in Shooting

WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo reports that the Woburn Police Department arrested and charged a man with shooting another man outside of a Highland Street home early Saturday morning.

ASA COOPER, AGE 28, OF DORCHESTER, was charged with:

  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Injury
  • Assault to Murder with a Firearm
  • Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling
  • Possession of a Firearm without a License
  • Illegal Possession of Ammunition

COOPER will be held pending his arraignment on Tuesday at Woburn District Court.

At approximately midnight Saturday morning, Woburn Police responded to Highland Street for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old Woburn man who was suffering from two gunshot wounds to his legs. The man was transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers spoke to witnesses who said that a group of people was standing outside of a home when they were approached by another group of people, including COOPER, inside of a minivan. The van had a logo with the business name One Call on the side and had a “school bus” sign on the roof.

An argument ensued over a $10 debt and the victim was shot multiple times. The group in the minivan subsequently fled the scene.

A description of the van was given out to other area police departments and a short time later the van was located by Stoneham Police and Massachusetts State Police on the on-ramp to I-93 south in Woburn.

There were four people inside the van, including COOPER, who was a passenger. Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that COOPER was allegedly involved in the shooting and he was placed under arrest without further incident. The other three people in the van were not arrested, but the van was seized as evidence and towed from the scene.

No weapons have been recovered and the incident remains under active investigation. The victim and suspect are known to each other and the incident was not random.

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

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Woburn Police Charge Husband and Wife with Dealing Fentanyl, Cocaine

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Woburn Police Department

Woburn Police Department
Chief Robert Rufo
25 Harrison Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

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

Woburn Police Charge Husband and Wife with Dealing Fentanyl, Cocaine

WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo reports that the Woburn Police Department, in partnership with the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force, arrested a man, filed a criminal complaint against his wife and seized large quantities of illegal narcotics during the execution of two search warrants on Thursday.

MICHAEL CORTEZ NELSON, AGE 51, OF WOBURN was arrested and charged with:

  • Trafficking in Fentanyl Over 10 Grams
  • Trafficking in Cocaine Over 100 Grams
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance (Cocaine and Amphetamines) (Subsequent Offense)
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class E Substance (Various Class E Substances) (Subsequent Offense)

NELSON is expected to be arraigned Friday at Woburn District Court.

SHIRLEY NELSON, AGE 44, OF WOBURN was issued a summons to appear in court at a later date and was charged with:

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance (Cocaine)
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class E Substance (Various Class E Substances)

Woburn Police and the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force obtained search warrants for MICHAEL NELSON’S home and vehicle following an investigation into his alleged drug selling activity.

On Thursday morning, the search warrants were executed and MICHAEL NELSON was pulled over on Wyman Street in Woburn by officers. In a search of his vehicle several blue pills, later determined to be fentanyl, were allegedly located and seized.

MICHAEL NELSON was placed under arrest without further incident.

At the NELSONS’ home, officers entered the home with the search warrant and spoke to SHIRLEY NELSON.

In searching their bedroom, officers allegedly located several pills, cocaine and other narcotics and illegally possessed prescription pills, all of which was seized as evidence. Based on the evidence, it was determined that SHIRLEY NELSON would also be charged as part of the case.

Seized during the investigation were a number of narcotics and pills of various doses and sizes:

  • Cocaine – Approximately 198.5 grams
  • Fentanyl – 130 pills, weighing approximately 15.1 grams
  • Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine – 137 pills
  • Oxycodone – 25 pills
  • Ecstasy – 48 pills
  • Adderall – 30 pills
  • Lorazepam – 3 pills
  • Hydrochlorothiazide – 4 pills
  • Suboxone – 1 tablet
  • Gabapentin – 8 pills
  • Clonazepam – 10 pills
  • Prednisone – 4
  • Cefuroxime Axetil – 8 pills
  • Acetaminophen-Plus – 9 pills
  • Human Growth Hormone (HGH) – 50 IU
  • Marijuana – 6.7 grams
  • Lisinopril – 23 pills
  • Catnip Cocktails – 8 bottles

Also seized in the investigation was MICHAEL NELSON’S Chrysler 300 sedan, $4,424 and various drug selling and packaging materials.

“I want to commend the members of our narcotics unit and the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force for their work on this case in getting a slew of dangerous drugs off of our streets,” Chief Rufo said. “The fentanyl pills were particularly troubling to see, as the suspect was allegedly selling them as oxycodone pills to unsuspecting buyers. Our department will not relent in aggressively pursuing and arresting drug dealers who poison our community.”

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

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Woburn Police Investigating Stabbing

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Woburn Police Department

Woburn Police Department
Chief Robert Rufo
25 Harrison Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019

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

Woburn Police Investigating Stabbing

WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo reports that the Woburn Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning.

At approximately 2 a.m., police responded to 740 Main St. on a report of a disturbance.

Upon arrival, Woburn Police and Fire found a large New Year’s Eve party taking place at the residence.

One person, a 19-year-old man from Everett, suffered a stab wound to his abdomen. He was transported to an area hospital by the Woburn Fire Department, where he was treated and released.

The incident remains under investigation by the Woburn Police Department, however a preliminary investigation indicates that the victim suffered his injury following an altercation at the party.

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Statement of Woburn Officials Regarding Middle School Incident

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City of Woburn
Mayor Scott D. Galvin

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018

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

Statement of Woburn Officials Regarding Middle School Incident

WOBURN — Mayor Scott Galvin, Police Chief Robert Rufo and Superintendent of Schools Matthew Crowley are jointly releasing the following statement to the public:

“This morning, at approximately 7:50 a.m., administrators at the Kennedy Middle School were informed of a dispute and fight between two students that further escalated when one student slashed another student with a knife he had allegedly concealed.

“The Woburn Police Department School Resource Officer was on scene within minutes, and the alleged assailant, an 11-year-old male student, was quickly identified and placed in custody and a small knife was seized. The Woburn Fire Department attended to the victim, a 12-year-old male student, who was taken to a local hospital with superficial injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

“Due to the fact that this incident involves juveniles, there are certain things we cannot discuss under the law, but we have determined that this incident was not a random act and it appears to be an isolated incident. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed in Shelter in Place mode during the initial investigation, but the school has returned to its normal schedule at this time.

“The safety, security and well-being of the students and all members of the school community is our first priority. We have determined that there is no further danger to the school.

“We wish to thank the police officers and firefighters/paramedics who arrived so quickly and acted so professionally this morning. The City of Woburn, Woburn Public Schools, and Woburn Police Department has a number of policies and procedures in place in the event of a violent act at school, and we are proud that these procedures were followed.

“The alleged assailant will face discipline from the school district and may face charges at Lowell Juvenile Court as the police investigation is ongoing.

“We wish to thank our community members for their patience and partnership this morning.”

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