Two Arrested for Cocaine Distribution Following Traffic Stop

Tewksbury, MA - Two Merrimack Valley men are facing drug charges following a traffic stop by Tewksbury Police on Thursday.

On Thursday, April 21, the Tewksbury Police Department arrested Edwin Maldonado-Santos, 40, of 15 Garfield Street, Lawrence and Edward Cordero-Pinales, 27, of 83 Kenmore Road Apt. # 2, Methuen for distribution of cocaine (class b) and conspiracy to violate the drug laws. Additionally, Cordero Pinales was charged with possession of cocaine (class b). Maldonado-Santos was also charged with failure to stop for police, operating a motorvehicle with a suspended license, furnishing a false name to police and he also had awarrant out of Concord District Court for possession of a class b substance and furnishinga false name to police.

Detectives observed the drug transaction on Delehanty Drive near Whipple Road.

Initially, Maldonado-Santos did not stop for police when signaled. After a stop and investigation, cocaine was located.

During the booking process it was revealed that Maldonado-Santos used a false name and provided a Puerto Rican I.D. of Jose Feliciano. His fingerprints revealed that he was in fact Maldonado-Santos and had a warrant out of Concord District Court.

Both are due to be arraigned on April 22 at Lowell District Court. The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity tocall the Dispatch Center @ 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line @ 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov

Photos via Tewksbury Police Department