Scooter Driver Charged with Heroin, Cocaine Distribution

A Lynn man driving a motorized scooter in downtown Beverly has been charged with a litany of drug charges after a car stop on Tuesday.

Officer Thomas Nolan was doing traffic patrol at 6:45 p.m. when he saw Jose Solivera, 22, of 209 Chatham St., Lynn, driving a motorized scooter, pull into a “known drug area” and stop there “for a brief period of time,” according to police.

When Solivera left the area, Nolan following behind and saw three alleged traffic infractions and stopped him near Rantoul and Roundy streets.

As Nolan approached Solivera to ask for his license or permit, Nolan saw a small knotted baggy with a white powdery substance inside that he believed was cocaine. It was inside his mouth and Nolan believed Solivera was trying to secrete drugs in his mouth. That’s when Nolan ordered Solivera to open his mouth, which led to the recovery of the original baggy and a second baggy containing a substance believed to be heroin, according to police.

Solivera was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute Class A drugs (heroin) and Class B drugs (cocaine) plus a scooter violation and two moped violations.

Police also seized $386 in cash and a cell-phone during the arrest.