Published in the May 26, 2016 edition
NORTH READING — Following a month–long investigation, North Reading Police arrested three men on Wednesday, May 18 on drug–related charges.
Taylor Robinson, 19, of North Reading was charged with:
• Distribution Class B Substance
• Distribution Class B Substance
• Distribution Class E Substance
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance
• Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Laws
• Obstruction of Justice
• Resisting Arrest
Michael Robinson, 23, of North Reading was charged with Possession of a Class A Substance.
Richard Settipane, age 18, of North Reading was charged with:
• Possession of a Class B Substance
• Possession of a Class B Substance
• Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Laws
On Wednesday, May 18, North Reading Police executed a warrant for a Lindor Road address. The warrant came after a month–long investigation by the North Reading Police Department, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Agency and North Andover police into drug distribution in the area.
Upon executing the warrant, police said they found drugs in the home. As a result, the three men were arrested.
“This investigation revealed that illegal drug sales were occurring at this residence and adversely affecting the quality of life in neighborhood,” Police Chief Michael Murphy said. “Thank you to our counterparts at the DEA and the North Andover Police Department for their assistance with this case.”
