State Police Make Significant Narcotics Arrest

Today at approximately 1:25 a.m., Trooper Daniel Kelly, assigned to the State Police Barracks in Springfield, was conducting patrol duties on route 291 in Springfield. Tpr Kelly stopped a Subaru Impreza for speeding and, during subsequent investigation, located a large quantity of a Class A controlled Substance (Heroin) within the motor-vehicle.

There were three occupants in the vehicle and none were properly licensed to operate. During the investigation, approximately 1,000 individually packaged bags of Heroin (with an approximate street value of $10,000.) were located along with a hypodermic needle.

The three arrested men, who are all residents of Pittsfield, MA, are:
MATHEWS, Joseph, 21, of 140 Memorial Dr
MEYETTE, John, 27, of 56 Brooks Av
PARKER, Lyle D, 23, of 88 Scalise Dr

Each of the arrestees was charged with Trafficking a Class A Controlled Substance (Heroin). MEYETTE was additionally charged with Operating after Suspension and speeding.

Tpr Kelly was assisted at the scene by Trooper Jonathan Nickles.

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