Pot Present, Murder Charge, Child Porn: MA Crime

MASSACHUSETTS—A California man was arrested at a North Andover warehouse near the Lawrence Municipal Airport Wednesday after allegedly selling 11 kilograms of drugs for $517,000. Agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency, Homeland Security and the Massachusetts State Police arrested Daniel Hernandez Ixta, 37, of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and charged him with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of one kilogram or more of heroin and 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Read more.

Leigha Genduso resigned from the Massachusetts State Police after a report concluded that she did not disclose her role as an un-indicted witness in a high-profile drug case against her ex-boyfriend. Genduso resigned after the report was issued Friday but is reportedly appealing her dishonorable discharge. Genduso, who was suspended in February, had been tending bar at the Osborne Tavern up until a July 4 fight involving the friends of a drug dealer Genduso testified against in 2007 in exchange for immunity. Read more.

Police are investigating after bullet holes were found along a stretch of the MIT campus Tuesday morning. Bullets struck two windows, a tree, and an unoccupied SUV at several buildings along the campus on Memorial Drive. Read more.

A man was arraigned on a charge of murder on Thursday in connection with a death in which a woman's body was found burned in a Worcester cemetery last year. Read more.

Here are more of the top crime stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network this week. Individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent.

Nearly 1,400 Bags Of Heroin Found In Interstate Traffic Stop: MSP

Three men were arrested after police found what they said is likely heroin, cocaine, and cash.

Executive At Andover Firm Facing Child Pornography Charge

John Curran, 58, of Algonquin Avenue in Andover, was arrested after police executed a search warrant at his home.

Man Threatened To Kill Boston Globe Workers After Editorial: Feds

Federal authorities said a California man made 14 threatened calls after the Globe pushed for an editorial response against President Trump.

Alleged Bank Robber Identified: Police Seek Suspect

A warrant is out for this man's arrest, and police think he may be responsible for multiple robberies.

Body Found On Mass. Pike Identified As 22-Year-Old Man

Officials have identified the body found Wednesday night on the westbound side of the Mass. Pike.

Store Owner Faces Charges For 'Gifting' Marijuana

An undercover police officer from Andover was given marijuana at the Methuen store after making a purchase.

Woman At Center Of Danvers Bar Brawl Resigns From State Police

A report says her "omissions and deceptive responses" were the only reason her ties to a drug dealer didn't show up in a background check.

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