Crime & Safety

$48K in Oxycontin Seized in Lynnfield

Two arrested on narcotics charges after police initially responded to address for domestic violence call.

Two Lynnfield residents were recently charged with possession of about $48,000 worth of Oxycontin pills after police initially responded to a domestic violence incident at their address.

Sarah Cuff, 21, and Derek DiGiovanni, 23, both of 3 Fall Way, were charged after police executed a search warrant a their residence. 

According to an announcement from Lynnfield Police, officers initially responded to a 911 call on Friday, September 13 reporting a domestic violence incident the Fall Way residence. Upon arrival, police found the female party alone at the residence while the male party had left. During a brief investigation into the domestic violence incident, officers reported finding evidence of narcotics use in plain sight.

Soon after, police reportedly executed the search warrant and seized a bag containing 400 Oxycontin 80 mg tablets, with an estimated street value of $48,000. Scales and drug paraphernalia were also reportedly seized.

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The warrant was executed with assistance from the Peabody Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.


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