Three Arrested on Heroin Distribution Charges

A Tewksbury resident, along with two Methuen residents are facing heroin distribution charges after they were arrested by police Sunday. A 2-year-old child was in the car when officers stopped two of the suspects.

On Sunday, Nov. 14, the Tewksbury Police Department arrested Harolyn Dejesus, 27, of 19 Grove St., Apt. #17, Methuen and Edwin Nieves-Flores, 35, of 19 Grove St., Apt. #17, Methuen for distribution of heroin and conspiracy to violate the drug laws. Nieves-Flores was charged with distribution as a subsequent offense.

Also arrested was Jason Hines, 42, of 14 Claire Street, Tewksbury for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, resisting arrest and conspiracy to violate the drug laws.

Detectives conducted a lengthy investigation into drug distribution in the Claire Street/ Patten Road area which led to the three arrests. Detectives were conducting surveillance when they observed a drug transaction on Claire Street. Hines was observed purchasing narcotics from Dejesus and Nieves-Flores from their motor vehicle. Once the transaction occurred and Detectives attempted to conduct a stop, Hines fled from police on foot, but was apprehended shortly thereafter. Ten grams of heroin was located.

Other Detectives in the area, along with the Patrol Division conducted a stop of Nieves-Flores and Dejesus on Foster Road at Shawsheen Street. Observed inside the vehicle was a 2-year-old child. Both were placed under arrest.

The Department of Children and Families were notified and the child was turned over to a family member. A total of 10 grams of heroin was located.

All three were due to be arraigned at Lowell District Court on Monday Nov. 16.