Police Arrest Two for Distributing Percocet

A Tewksbury woman and a Billerica man have been arrested, facing charges of possession and distribution of Percocet.

On Wednesday, July 15, members of the Tewksbury Police Department arrested two individuals at the Motel 6 hotel, located at 95 Main Street.

During surveillance, Tewksbury Detectives observed a narcotics transaction and subsequently arrested Robin Benton, 34, of 95 Main St. (Room #146) in Tewksbury for “Distribution of a Class B Substance” (20 individual 10 mg Percocet pills) and “Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance” (33 individual 10 mg Percocet pills).

Joshua Campbell, 18, of 17 Lakeview Ave. in Billerica was also arrested on scene for “Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance” (20 individual 10 mg Percocet pills).

Both Benton and Campbell were due to be arraigned at Lowell District Court on July 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 please call the Tip Line at 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewksdetectives@tewksbury-ma.gov.