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WPD Vice Detectives Arrest Male on Drug Trafficking Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/14/2026 10:08 am

On July 13, 2026, Vice Detectives were in possession of two search warrants, one for a Honda CRV, and the second for a residence on Shannon Street. The named target of both warrants was 44-year-old Luis Pizarro-Ayala of Worcester.  

At approximately 4:45 p.m., Vice Detectives observed Ayala arrive at Shannon Street in the Honda. Vice Detectives approached the vehicle and detained Ayala as he was exiting the driver’s seat.  Other Vice Detectives along with Worcester K-9 and Worcester EOP officers approached the target address. 

Detectives entered the apartment, after knocking and announcing and receiving no response. Three adult females and one adult male were encountered inside the dwelling. All were shown the search warrant and read their Miranda Rights. After a thorough search of the apartment, Detectives located approximately 43 grams of cocaine, two bags of fentanyl, $7,000 and drug paraphernalia. A search of the Honda revealed 5 grams of fentanyl and 2 grams of crack cocaine hidden in the driver’s side door compartment.  

Ayala is being charged with Trafficking Cocaine 36-99 grams and Possession Class A (Fentanyl) with Intent to Distribute. The Vice Squad was assisted by Framingham PD Narcotics K-9 with the search warrants.