State Police Arrest Two Men for Trafficking Cocaine and an Illegal Handgun

On Wednesday June 2, 2010 at 9:10 p.m., Trooper Scott Pillsbury was on patrol of Route 84 in Sturbridge when he stopped a 2004 Nissan Maxima for speeding and failing to use a directional.

During the vehicle stop and ensuing investigation, Trooper Pillsbury located a large capacity Desert Eagle 9mm handgun, hidden inside the vehicle, under about ½ kilo (approximately 500 grams) of what is believed to be cocaine.

Arrested as a result of this motor-vehicle stop were 24-year-old Erik Diaz of 266 Lake Av in Wentworth NH and 26-year-old Jose Ocasio Jr of 1939 Park Pl in Brooklyn NY.

Erik Diaz is being charged with:
Illegal Possession of a large Capacity handgun
Trafficking Cocaine
Speeding
Failing to use signals

Jose Ocasio Jr is being charged with:
Illegal Possession of a large Capacity handgun
Trafficking Cocaine

Trooper Phyllis Kossack and Trooper Scott Driscoll assisted at the scene.

No further information is available at this time. Please do not call the barracks directly.