Suspected Franklin Fentanyl Dealer Held On $100k Bond: Police

MILTON, MA — A months-long police investigation of a Town of Franklin man suspected of drug trafficking led to a dramatic confrontation on Friday, as Alan Pennington did allegedly did everything he could to evade arrest. Police said Pennington's attempts were unsuccessful.

According to a news release, the May 9 operation to serve Pennington a search warrant at his home went awry as soon as officers identified themselves. First, the 32-year-old suspect made a break for it by ramming his car into "several police vehicles" while also attempting to strike officers on foot, police allege.

In the ensuing chase, Penington "struck mailboxes and finally came to a stop after hitting another parked vehicle," the news release continued. When Franklin detectives finally executed the warrant, they reported finding "many pills, believed to be fentanyl with an estimated street value of over $15,000" and $100,000 cash.

Pennington, relieved of his money and alleged stash, remains in custody; His arraignment on Monday ended with a judge ordering $100,000 cash-only bail, said Franklin Police spokesman Sgt. Brian Johnson in an email to Patch.

Penington is currently facing a total of 23 criminal charges, including multiple counts assault and battery of a police officer and malicious destruction of property. A second man, Shane Clinton, was arrested during the incident and charged with unlicensed operation and conspiracy. Clinton has been released from custody.