State Police Motor Vehicle Stop Results in Large Seizure of Drugs

Today at approximately 4:35 p.m., Massachusetts State Police Troopers Kevin Hebert and Kevin Kaupp stopped a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette on Route 3 southbound, south of Exit 10, in Kingston for motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as VINCENT ALBERICO, 29, of Centerville.

During the motor vehicle stop troopers discover a bag containing approximately 4,200 Oxycontin pills. Upon the discovery, ALBERICO assaulted the troopers and after a brief struggle he was placed under arrest and transported to Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He is being held without bail.

ALBERICO will be arraigned tomorrow at Plymouth District Court on charges of assault and battery on a police officer and possession of Class B substance with intent to distribute.

The approximate street value of the pills is over $125,000.

Both troopers are assigned to the Norwell Barracks. Neither trooper was injured during ALBERICO's attempt to avoid arrest.

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