
Over the weekend, Boston Police officers arrested a 55-year-old Boston man, Omar Credle, on drug trafficking charges in the South End neighborhood. According to a press release from the Boston Police Department, it was detailed that the officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) were patrolling Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard on Saturday morning when they observed Credle with a suspicious plastic bag.
Upon exiting their vehicle to investigate, the officers found not one, but two large plastic bags containing individually packaged rock-like substances, later identified to indeed be crack cocaine totaling about 20 grams. Additionally, police recovered a paper fold of heroin and one prescription pill. The drugs and areas from which they are sold have long been a central part in the relentless struggle to improve local quality of life.
Credle was taken into custody and now faces serious charges including Trafficking of Class B Crack Cocaine, Possession of Class A Heroin, and Possession of Class E, a category that includes certain less potent controlled substances. The incident signals a continued effort by the Boston Police Department to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs, which often contributes to broader societal issues within communities.
Omar Credle is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court. Officers involved in the arrest have been patrolling the area specifically to try and address the ongoing quality of life concerns, which are directly impacted by the sale and use of narcotics. The arrest represents a small victory in a much larger battle against drugs in Boston's neighborhoods.