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WPD’s Crime Gun Intelligence Unit Search Warrant Nets Firearms and a Large Amount of Illegal Narcotics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/2/2026 3:50 pm

An investigation by the Worcester Police Department Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, Gang Unit, and Detective Bureau, with assistance from the ATF, DEA, and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the Crime Gun Intelligence Unit securing a search warrant for a residence on Pleasant Street. 
On February 2, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., thirty-one-year-old Michael Harris, the target of the warrant, was observed exiting the building. Harris was stopped a short distance away. After the WPD SWAT Team made entry into the apartment, the warrant was executed. 
During the search of the apartment two firearms, including one that was previously reported stolen, were recovered. Detectives also recovered ammunition, 95.4 grams of Fentanyl, 112.5 grams of Methamphetamine, 497 grams of Cocaine, and packaging materials. Seized during the execution of the warrant was $1368.00 in US Currency. 
Michael Harris was charged with Possession of a firearm w/out a FID (x2), Possession of Ammunition w/out a FID, Trafficking in Fentanyl, Trafficking Class B over 200 grams, Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 100 grams, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony (x3), Receiving Stolen Property, Improper Storage of a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm Without a Serial Number.