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Boston Drug Sting Leads to Arrest, Dorchester Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

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Published on January 13, 2025
Boston Drug Sting Leads to Arrest, Dorchester Man Charged with Drug TraffickingSource: Boston Police Department

Last Saturday, Boston police arrested 58-year-old Parrish Jones from Dorchester on drug charges. The arrest followed an ongoing investigation by the Drug Control Units of District B-2 and C-6, focusing on areas known for illegal activities, as reported by the Boston Police Department.

According to the Boston Police Department, officers executed search warrants at 31 Roseland Street in Roxbury around 11:40 PM. They found and seized 50 grams of crack cocaine, a large amount of marijuana, about 700 packs of unstamped menthol cigarettes, drug paraphernalia, and $2,074 in cash.

Mr. Jones is facing charges for trafficking Class B substances, possessing and distributing Class B and D drugs, and selling unstamped cigarettes. After his arrest, he was taken into custody and will be arraigned at Dorchester District Court, as stated by the Boston Police Department.