Crime & Safety
Police Arrest Two Following Drug Transaction
Officers observed the transaction at 836 North St. (Building #300) in Tewksbury last week.
TEWKSBURY, MA - Tewksbury Police arrested two individuals after observing a narcotics transaction at 836 North St. (Building #300) in Tewksbury last week.
On April 15, Tewksbury detectives arrested Juan Mercado, 26, of 98 19th St. in Lowell for Distribution of a Class B Substance, Subsequent Offense (#16 oxycodone pills) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance, Subsequent Offense (#27 oxycodone pills).
Craig Tyler, 28, of 85 Brooks St. in Maynard was also arrested on scene for Possession of a Class B Substance (16 oxycodone pills) and Possession of a Class E Substance (26 Methylphenidate pills). A total of 43 oxycodone pills (30 mg) were seized in the two arrests.
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Both suspects were due to be arraigned at Lowell District Court on April 19.
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