Billerica Resident Arrested on Heroin Distribution Charges

Photos Courtesy Tewksbury Police Department

A Billerica man faces heroin distribution and other charges after being arrested following police surveillance Friday.

On Friday, Nov. 13, detectives from the Tewksbury Police Department and the Andover Police Department were conducting surveillance on Woburn Street in Tewksbury for narcotics transactions.

During the moving and stationary surveillance, Tewksbury detectives conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 495 (Southbound) and subsequently arrested Robert Carter, 54, of 45 Oak St. in Billerica for “Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (heroin),” “Operating a Motor Vehicle with Revoked License,” and “Marked Lanes Violation.”

Approximately #11.5 grams of heroin was seized as a result of Carter’s arrest.

Carter is due to be arraigned at Lowell District Court on Monday, Nov. 16.

The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center at 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Tip Line at 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewksdetectives@tewksbury-ma.gov.