09-05-2025
Two men arrested, heroin, cocaine, illegal firearm seized in North Adams investigation
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – A joint investigation led to the arrest of two Springfield men earlier this week on numerous drug trafficking and firearms charges following a motor vehicle stop and the execution of search warrants.
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According to police, on Tuesday, May 6, officers from the North Adams Detective unit had been conducting surveillance on 115 Bradley Street in North Adams, where they believed narcotics were being distributed.
Observations from that investigation led to a motor vehicle stop within the city, where the driver, Duane Carr, was arrested for operating without a license. During the stop, officers deployed K9 Rocky to inspect the vehicle. The dog alerted to the presence of narcotics, prompting a search. One passenger, later identified as Jossue Burgos, attempted to leave the scene on foot but was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.
Police say heroin and cocaine were found on Burgos, and additional crack cocaine and a digital scale were recovered from the vehicle. The investigation expanded later that day as detectives coordinated with Pittsfield Police to secure two rooms at the Berkshire Inn in Pittsfield, where Carr and Burgos were allegedly staying. After obtaining search warrants, law enforcement searched the rooms and discovered:
Approximately 830 bags of heroin
Around 25 grams of cocaine/crack cocaine
A Glock 21 .45-caliber firearm with a 13-round high-capacity magazine
9 rounds of .45-caliber ammunition
A digital scale with powder residue
Various drug packaging and distribution materials
Police say the firearm was found unsecured under a chair cushion.
Both suspects now face extensive felony charges.
Duane Carr, of Springfield, was charged with:
Unlicensed Operation
Trafficking Cocaine (18–36 grams)
Possession of a Firearm without a License to Carry (LTC)
Possession of a Large-Capacity Feeding Device
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony
Armed Career Felon (with prior violent/drug offense)
Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Subsequent Offense)
Manufacturing a Class B Substance
Jossue Burgos, also of Springfield, was charged with:
Trafficking Cocaine (18–36 grams)
Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Subsequent Offense)
Possession of a Firearm without an LTC
Possession of a Large-Capacity Feeding Device
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Improper Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony
Armed Career Felon (with prior violent/drug offense)
Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A Substance (Subsequent Offense)
Manufacturing a Class B Substance
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