Crime & Safety

Tewksbury Police Arrest Men for Alleged Heroin Deal at McDonald's

Two Lawrence men were arrested on Monday by Tewksbury Police.

Tewksbury Police conducting surveillance at McDonald's on Andover Street arrested two Lawrence men on Monday that officers say were in the middle of an alleged heroin deal.

Police announced on Tuesday that officers were monitoring the area when they witnessed Juan Taveras Mora, 27, of 18 Melrose Street, Lawrence, and Wilfry Santana, 21, of 8 Crestshire Drive, Lawrence, in the midst of the alleged drug transaction.

Following the incident, each was placed into custody and charged with distribution of heroin and conspiracy.

Both Mora and Santana were scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Tuesday.


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