Published in the January 18, 2016 edition.
Luis De Jesus Castro
WAKEFIELD — A Lowell man was arrested Friday afternoon on drug trafficking charges following a lengthy investigation by Wakefield Police.
At about 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Detectives Jack Ryan, Chris Grace and Ken Silva along with members of the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force arrested 29-year-old Luis De Jesus Castro of Lowell for drug trafficking and numerous other charges.
Detectives had observed Castro enter the Lakeside Hotel on North Avenue and exit shortly after following an apparent drug deal. The suspect then entered a 2003 Ford Taurus as the sole occupant. Detectives attempted to stop the vehicle, however Castro locked the doors and attempted to exit around them.
Officers were able to stop the car in the parking lot and after a brief struggle Castro was secured for officer safety. No one was injured during the incident. Detectives located approximately 100 grams of cocaine inside of the vehicle with a street value of approximately $7,000.
Castro was charged with trafficking cocaine along with operating with a suspended license, possessing a false license and furnishing a false name/Social Security number to police.
Chief Rick Smith praised the work of the officers involved and noted, “We will continue to provide outreach and support for those struggling with addiction while we track down the dealers that litter our streets with illegal drugs.”
