Crime & Safety

Police Surveillance Leads to Cocaine, Heroin Arrests

A pair of Lawrence residents were arrested on Thursday by Tewksbury Police.

Tewksbury Police arrested two Lawrence men on Thursday night on drug charges thanks to surveillance efforts by officers on Main Street.

Just before 8 p.m., detectives were conducting surveillance near the Dover House located at 970 Main Street.

Officers witnessed an alleged drug deal between two men, who were each arrested following the incident.

Police charged Oscar Rodriguez, 27, of 201 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, and Angel Rosario, 25, of 201 Exchange Street, Apt. 1, Lawrence.

Each man was charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, distribution of heroin, and conspiracy.

The pair was scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Friday.


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