THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 1, 2026 Page 3 Everett Police make 24 arrests in 2-month drug, quality-of-life crackdown O Special to Th e Advocate ver the past two months, the Everett Police Department’s Special Criminal Investigations Unit (SCIU) carried out Operation Spring Clean Up, a targeted eff ort to address ongoing public safety and quality-of-life concerns across the city. The operation focused on issues including drug activity, overdoses, public drinking, trespassing and outstanding warrants, with a concentration in the Hancock Street area. In total, 24 arrests were made on charges including drug possession and distribution, outstanding warrants, disorderly conduct and public drinking. Offi cers also recovered a stolen motor vehicle. Mayor Robert Van Campen said the eff ort refl ects a coordinated, proactive approach to public safety. “This kind of work takes consistency and collaboration,” he said. “Our residents expect it, and we’re committed to delivering on it.” cle on Ferry Street • Isaiah Blaise, 33, of Everett, arrested on outstanding warrants and found in possession of fentanyl • Demetrius Calzada, 43, of Chelsea, charged following an undercover buy/bust involving crack cocaine • Desiree Chiuchiolo, 42, Investigations ranged from street-level enforcement to long-term undercover operations, leading to multiple court-authorized search warrants executed in Everett, Boston, Malden and Medford. Several individuals face additional charges after attempting to fl ee or resisting arrest. Among those arrested: • Christian Alfaro, 26, of Chelsea, charged with distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine following a Medford search warrant • Jeremiah Andrews, 23, of Medford, arrested after detectives recovered a stolen vehiThomas Murphy, 44, Allison Hurley, 40, all of Malden, and Terry Carter, 38, of Revere, all arrested in Malden as part of a drug distribution investigation • Hassaun Daily, 34, of Boston, arrested following a suspected drug transaction and subsequent motor vehicle stop on Route 93 • Antwan Ramos, 35, of Everett, charged with multiple counts of crack cocaine distribution following a targeted investigation • Yeuri Lara-Tejeda, 29, of Boston, taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit; wanted on felony warrants for fentanyl traffi cking and found with 15 bags of fentanyl packaged for distribution In addition to enforcement, one individual was placed into treatment through the court system under Section 35. Everett Police K9 Handler Ofc. Rizza and K9 Cooper and members of the SCIU assisted the Boston Police Drug Control “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Unit and placed a suspect in custody under arrest and discovered a local drug hide. Police are also working with property management at 19 Hancock St. to address ongoing concerns tied to repeated SPRING CLEAN UP | SEE PAGE 6 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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