Right: Southborough Police display evidence collected from an arrest made over the weekend (image cropped from photo submitted by Southborough Police)
Southborough Police arrested an alleged potential marijuana dealer living in town.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, a Southborough resident was stopped for speeding and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
A subsequent search of the car turned up enough drugs to result in additional charges. The accused is currently out on bail.
Here are more details from the press release submitted by Chief Paulhus:
On, 3/4/2017, at 0112 hours, Southborough Police Sergeant Sean McCarthy conducted a motor vehicle stop of a 2000 Chrysler LHS for a speeding violation in the area of Woodland and Breakneck Hill Road. The operator of the vehicle was identified as [a Southborough resident].
[The accused] was taken in custody and charged with O.U.I. Liquor, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Speeding. Officer Brendan Campbell arrived to assist. As a result of an inventory search of the vehicle, [the accused] was subsequently charged with Possession of a Class D Drug (Marijuana), Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana), Possession of a Class B Drug (MDMA Ecstasy), and Possession of a Counterfeit Note. The total weight of the marijuana was approximately five pounds. Digital scales, two cell phones, $830.00 dollars cash, drug packaging materials, and a counterfeit twenty dollar bill were also seized from the vehicle in relation to the charges.
[The accused] was released to appear in Westborough District Court after a Bail Hearing conducted at the Southborough Police Station.
Kenneth M. Paulhus Chief of Police 2/6/2017
For the original statement, you can see the SPD’s Facebook post.
*Editor’s Note: By blog policy, I strip out the names of individuals in the initial reports of arrest.
I though pot was legal now or is it the quantity he had?
I don’t know the quantity limits for personal possession, but know they exist.
It’s only decriminalized in MA, which basically gives a slap on the wrist for small amounts. Having 5 lbs of pot, scales, and baggies means you’re a dealer = way different, and not okay. Great job PD!
Decriminalized and a slap on the wrist or is it legal. I voted NO so either way is not important to me, I just wish this issue was a bit clearer for those using it. I guess i do understand the problem with 5 lbs in the car.
I am no expert. But I believe decriminalization was the old law based on a ballot question a few years back. The new laws have two components, personal and commercial. The personal possession became legal as of December 15, 2016. But there are limits. I found the following details on a website. (But there are law makers looking to lower the legal amounts so these details could change.)
The sale of drugs, isn’t legal yet. (Most recent timeframe is 2018). When it is, it will be regulated. Which means people can still be arrested for selling if not doing it within the regulations.
Thanks Beth.