06-03-2025
Springfield Police K-9 assists in crack-cocaine, heroin bust
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Three suspects were arrested in Springfield on Wednesday in connection to a drug distribution ring on Malden Street.
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Detectives with the Springfield Police Department have been investigating an apartment on the 100 block of Malden Street over the past several months in connection with crack-cocaine distribution. The primary suspect was identified as 59-year-old Brian Dawson of Springfield.
Detectives applied for and executed the search warrant around 12:20 p.m. on Malden Street. Twelve people were detained inside the home. A K-9 search was requested to search for drugs and K-9 Flexx found over 22 grams of crack-cocaine, 62 bags of heroin, five oxycodone pills, and more than $2,500 in cash.
Dawson and two women who had outstanding warrants were placed under arrest. The other people in the apartment were released.
59-year-old Brian Dawson of Springfield is charged with:
Cocaine Trafficking – 18-36 Grams
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug
46-year-old Betty Guerra of Holyoke is charged with:
Arrest Warrant
Arrest Warrant
44-year-old Leslie Hernandez of Springfield is charged with:
Arrest Warrant
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