TEWKSBURY– Chief Ryan Columbus reports that the Tewksbury Police Department arrested and charged a man with trafficking cocaine.
JOSEPH YVES FREJUSTE, AGE 31 of LYNN,was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking Cocaine (18 to 36 Grams)
- Possession With Intent to Distribute a Class D Substance (Subsequent Offense)
- Distribution of a Class B Substance (Subsequent Offense)
On Friday, July 7, at approximately 7:30 p.m, Tewksbury Police and deputies from the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department arrested FREJUSTE as a result of an ongoing investigation.
As part of the investigation, an undercover Middlesex Sheriff’s Department deputy purchased $80 worth of cocaine from FREJUSTE in the area of 1665 Andover St.
During a subsequent search of FREJUSTE and his vehicle, officers located 22.6 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine, 75.2 grams of an unknown white powdery substance, as well as nearly a kilogram of marijuana, clear plastic baggies, a scale and other drug paraphernalia.
FREJUSTE was arrested at the scene.
FREJUSTE is being held on $75,000 bail and is in the custody of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department while he awaits arraignment in Lowell District Court on Monday, July 10.
