Crime & Safety

Woburn Man Facing Multiple Felony Drug Charges

Alex Cores, 26, was arrested by North Reading police following an investigation for allegedly dealing marijuana and hash oil.

A Woburn man was arrested by North Reading police and charged with four felony counts of drug dealing on Wednesday evening.

The arrest of Alex E. Cores, 26, of Woburn, followed a thorough investigation by the North Reading Police Department, according to Police Chief Michael Murphy.

Cores was charged with three counts of distribution of a class D substance (marijuana), and one count of distribution of a class C substance (hash oil). All four charges are felonies.

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Cores was scheduled to be arraigned in Woburn District Court on Thursday.

“This arrest comes after a detailed, diligent investigation by North Reading Police detectives, and I am pleased that it has come a successful conclusion,” Murphy said.

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