James M. Spinney, Chief of Police
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
For Immediate Release
Monday, June 29, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
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Chelmsford Police Arrest Alleged Heroin Trafficker
CHELMSFORD — Police Chief James Spinney reports that Chelmsford Police arrested a man last week for trafficking nearly 50 grams of heroin.
“We see, time and time again, the negative effects caused by the heroin epidemic,” Chief Spinney said. “We will remain diligent in finding and charging these individuals in our community who profit from drug dealing and human suffering.”
At approximately 7 a.m., on Friday, June 26, the Chelmsford Police Department responded to the Radisson Hotel, 10 Independence Drive, for a report of a suspicious male.
Upon entering the man’s room to conduct a well being check, they found four people in the room and discovered multiple narcotics and drug paraphernalia in plain view. They recovered approximately 47 grams of heroin, 12 grams of cocaine, and $2,276 in cash.
As a result of their investigation, they identified JOSHUA JEFFERSON, AGE 31, OF BOSTON, as the drug dealer and trafficker. He was charged with:
- Trafficking of A Class A Drug (Over 36 Grams) – Heroin
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Substance – Cocaine
As part of the investigation, the additional individuals were arrested:
PETER CUTELIS, AGE 29, OF LOWELL was charged with:
- Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin Is Kept
- And was arrested on a Warrant Out Of Lowell District Court for Forgery, Larceny under $250, Receiving Stolen Property Under $250 and Improper Use Of A Credit Card
BROOKE CUTELIS, AGE 33, OF LOWELL was charged with:
- Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin Is Kept
ALEXIS GEWLAS, AGE 33, OF CHELMSFORD was charged with:
- Knowingly Being Present Where Heroin Is Kept
- And was arrested on a Warrant Out Of Lowell District Court
The suspects will be arraigned in Lowell District Court.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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