Acton Man Arrested on Drug Conspiracy Charge in Newton

Posted by Ryan Grannan-Doll

A Waltham Consolidated Public Works employee was arrested on Wednesday on charges that he was buying and selling drugs while at work, according to court records.

David M. Caira, 50, of 52 Bennett St., Waltham, was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with possession of a class A substance with intent to distribute (heroin), possession of a class B substance (cocaine) and conspiracy to violate the drug laws, according to Newton District Court records.

Domenic Castriotta, 29, of 32 Harris St., Acton, was arrested with Caira and charged with conspiracy to violate the drug law, according to court records. Castriotta he pleaded not guilty on Friday, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. 

Caira also pleaded not guilty on Friday during his arraignment hearing. He was released on personal recognizance and is scheduled for an Aug. 28 pre-trial hearing. Caira declined to comment to reporters after his hearing.

The Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force, comprised of officers from area police departments, arrested Caira at the intersection of Rowe and Webster streets on Wednesday after a lengthy investigation, according to court records. 

According to police reports, Caira was involved in drug activity while at work and even used a city vehicle during drug transactions.

Mayor Jeannette McCarthy could not be reached for comment immediately about Caira’s employment status. 

Caira has a previous criminal record, according to court records.

In September 2003, Caira admitted to sufficient facts found on four counts of possession of a firearm without an FID card. His case was continued without a finding and dismissed on the recommendation of the Probation Department.

In an April 2003 case, Caira admitted to sufficient facts found on possession of a firearm without an FID card.  He was also charged with malicious destruction of property over $250, but prosecutors dismissed that charge.