31 Arrested In Widespread Heroin, Fentanyl Sting

MARLBOROUGH, MA — More than 30 people were arrested in a widespread takedown of a heroin and fentanyl distribution ring in Marlborough, Hudson and surrounding communities, Attorney General Maura Healey announced on Wednesday.

The investigation was sparked by a spike in area opioid overdoses. Authorities say this distribution network was dealing drugs in local parks, restaurants and other public places. The individuals were arrested after offering sale to an undercover officer.

The arrests are the result of a large-scale joint investigation involving AG Healey’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division, the State Police Gang Unit and the Marlborough Police Department.

"Through the extensive efforts of this joint investigation, we were able to dismantle a major heroin and fentanyl distribution ring that brought these deadly drugs into several local communities," said Healey in a statement. "Thank you to our state and local law enforcement partners for their assistance in targeting these dealers and making sure these drugs are no longer on our streets."

"As the state of Massachusetts and the entire country continue to grapple with the heroin epidemic, law enforcement wants to send a strong message that dealing deadly opiates will not be tolerated and serious consequences can result," said Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi in a statement. "The Marlborough Police Department wants thank our law enforcement partners who helped in this effort and we are all committed to keeping our communities safe."

The following individuals were arrested and arraigned Monday in Marlborough District Court:

Ramon Cruz, 30, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Daniel Dixon, 28, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Nicholas Harris, 27, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Ramos Matos, 31, of Hudson - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (three counts); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Adeline Ogden, 22, of Hudson - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (six counts); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts); Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) with Intent to Distribute within a School / Park Zone (one count); Possession of a Class C Substance (Alprazolam) with Intent to Distribute within a School / Park Zone (one count)

Shane Perry, 19, of Marlborough - Possession of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Stephanie Riley, 48, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Nelsy Rodriguez, 29, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

Rolando Velasquez, 36, of Framingham - Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) within a School / Park Zone, Subsequent Offense (one count)

Anna Santiago, 58, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin), Subsequent Offense (one count); Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine), Subsequent Offense (four counts); Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) within a School / Park Zone, Subsequent Offense (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (four counts)

Wardell Washington, 41, of Worcester - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Coreena Weller, 39, of Hudson - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Kevin Weller, 38, of Hudson - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

The following individuals were arrested Monday and were arraigned in Marlborough District Court on Tuesday:

Eric Busuito, age 28, of Milford - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Enrique Gonzalez, age 40, of Framingham - Distribution of a Class B Substance, (Cocaine) Subsequent Offense (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Ngocvan Huynh, 33, of Worcester - Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Angelee McBride, 44, of Worcester - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Jeffrey Renna, 26, of Mattapan - Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Distribution of Class B Substance (Cocaine) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Suquie Shorrow, 35, of Worcester - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin), Subsequent Offense (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Jarelis Ayra-Velez, 42, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class B Substance (Cocaine) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Franklin Moreta, 27, of Worcester - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Isaac Delgado, 35, of Framingham - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

Brianna Lacey, 21, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B (Cocaine) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Robert McGovern, 23, of Marlborough - Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Crystal Alden, 39, of Waltham - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Andrew Medeiros, 26, of Hudson - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (two counts); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two counts)

The following individual was arrested on Monday and defaulted on his arraignment in Westborough District Court on Tuesday:

Thomas Holm, age 28, of Westborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count)

The following individual was arrested on Monday and was arraigned in Marlborough District Court Wednesday:

Jacob Apodaca, 27, of Marlborough - Distribution of a Class A Substance (Heroin) (one count); Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin), (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (two count)

The following defendants were arraigned in Marlborough District Court in May and June as part of this investigation:

Ashley Harding, 24, of Hudson - Knowingly Being Present where Heroin is Kept (one count); Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Laws (one count)

Vincente Rodriguez, 36, of Manchester, N.H. - Possession of a Class A (Heroin) (one count)

Tyler Samuelson, 26, of Sterling - Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Heroin); Subsequent Offense (one count); Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (one count); Resisting Arrest (one count)

Photo Credit: Marlborough police