Crime & Safety
Westford Police Seize Drugs, Loaded Handgun After Crash
Westford police officials said they arrested a man from Waltham after he crashed into a curb near the Chelmsford border.
WESTFORD, MA — Late last week a crash on Main Street near the border with Chelmsford lead to the arrest of a 20-something from Waltham, according to police.
" While investigating the crash actions and statements of the operator led to the discovery a various narcotics and a loaded .380 handgun in the subject’s waistband," Westford police said in a statement.
The man was arraigned at Ayer District Court Friday on numerous drug and firearms related charges, according to Westford Police.
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Police found the man crashed on Main Street near Blueberry Lane. He told police that he disabled his car when he hit a curb early Friday.
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