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WPD Vice Squad Enforces Drug Laws in Green Island Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/22/2023 11:58 pm

On August 22nd 2023, the Worcester Police Vice Squad enforced drug laws in the area of Millbury St after neighborhood complaints of open-air drug dealing and other quality of life issues. The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Benjamin Williams, forty-three-years-old of West Warren, Distribution of a Class B Substance (Crack cocaine)

Hugo Rivera, thirty-three-years-old of Ward St, Distribution of a Class A Substance (fentanyl), Distribution of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), and Possession of a Class A Substance

Benley Lysius, twenty-two-years-old of Ward St, Distribution of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), Trafficking in Class B 18-36 Grams (crack cocaine)

Michael Parsons, thirty-eight-years-old of Evelyn St, Distribution of a Class A Substance (fentanyl), outstanding arrest warrant

Sharon Namakula, thirty-one-years-old of Millbury St, Distribution of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), Possession of a Class B Substance with intent to Distribute (crack cocaine), outstanding arrest warrant

Precious Johnson, forty-four-years-old of Dorchester St, Distribution of a Class B Substance (crack cocaine), Possession of a Class B Substance with intent to Distribute (crack cocaine), Trespass