Tow truck driver helped restrain man during violent Northampton arrest, police say (MA)

[TowNews]

Two Springfield men are facing several charges in connection with a Monday night Northampton traffic stop-turned-drug-bust that led police to uncover over 90 grams of suspected cocaine, over 250 bags of suspected heroin, a gun and body armor.

 

On Monday at 7:40 p.m., Northampton police stopped a car on King Street after noticing the vehicle’s registration was revoked for insurance cancellation, according to a Northampton Police Department spokesperson.

 

While investigating the vehicle, Northampton police uncovered a significant amount of suspected heroin and cocaine. An additional thorough search of the car led police to discover a loaded firearm containing 13 rounds of ammunition, over 90 grams of suspected cocaine, over 250 bags of suspected heroin, over $2,700.00 in cash, 2 scales, 8 cell phones, a rifle sight and ballistic body armor, according to the department spokesperson.

 

Police went on to arrest the vehicle’s two occupants: a 53-year-old Springfield man and a 23-year-old Springfield man, who operated the car.

 

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