Crime & Safety

Tewksbury Police Report Arrest With Drug Charges

A Lawrence man was arrested Thursday and charged with possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine.

TEWKSBURY, MA — Tewksbury police arrested a Lawrence man, Thursday, and charged him with drug trafficking, the department said.

The department observed an apparent drug transaction near 500 Woburn Street, according to the police narrative. They arrested Willy Difo, 42.

Difo was charged with possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine. He was held on on $10,500 cash bail and was due to be arraigned at Lowell District Court on November 6, 2020.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.

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