Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 3, 2025 Everett Police Dept. announces several narcotic-related arrests O Special to The Advocate n September 24, 2025, members of the Everett Police Department (EPD) Special Criminal Investigations Unit along with the Lynn Police Drug Task Force executed several search warrants at a Lynn address. As a result of the investigation, Wanderley Ynoa-Molina and Alexander Morel Encarnacion, of Lynn, were placed under arrest and charged with various narcotic-related offenses by the Lynn Police Department. A large amount of narcotics was seized along with drug processing equipment, including approximately 375 grams of fentanyl, approximately 200 grams of cocaine and approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine. On September 25, 2025, Everett K9 handler Rizza and K9 Cooper were requested by the Massachusetts State Police to assist with a drug search of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival K9 Cooper began his search and immediately indicated in an area behind the dashboard. A search of the area revealed an illegal hidden compartment containing heroin, fentanyl and crack. One individual was placed under arrest and booked at the Revere State Police Barracks. On September 26, 2025, the EPD Special Criminal Investigations Unit in conjunction with Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net the Winthrop Police Department and the Revere Police Department safely executed several arrest and search warrants at an Everett address. The Winthrop Police Department led an investigation with the assistance of Everett and Revere utilizing an undercover detective in order to obtain arrest warrants and search warrants for a person and residence in Everett. During the take down, the target of the investigation attempted to flee by driving into an unmarked police vehicle; however, investigators were able to take him into custody without further incident. As a result of today’s enforcement action, Michael Diaz, of Everett, was arrested and charged with five outstanding warrants out of East Boston District Court for selling narcotics to an undercover officer — in addition to the following: • Possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (crack cocaine) • Possession with intent to distribute a Class A substance (fentanyl) • Trafficking a Class B substance over 36 grams (crack cocaine) • Trafficking a Class A substance over 36 grams (fentanyl) On September 29, 2025, members of the EPD Special Criminal (Evidence is shown courtesy of Mass. State Police, Everett, Winthrop and Revere Police Depts.) Investigations Unit were assisted by the North Metro SWAT team in executing search warrants at an Everett residential location. Court-authorized search warrants were granted as a result of an investigation led by EPD Narcotics Detectives. North Metro SWAT was able to detain the target of the investigation and conduct a search of the residence. As a result, one individual was summoned to Malden Court for various drug possession charges, and a second individual, identified as Kerlin Aubourg of Everett, was arrested and charged with the following: • Trafficking a Class A substance (fentanyl) • Trafficking a Class A substance (fentanyl) • Possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (cocaine) • Possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (methamphetamine) Valuable assistance was provided by Ofc. Rizza and K9 Cooper as well as the Revere Police Department. Police Chief Paul Strong stated, “As you are aware, the Everett Police Narcotics Unit is committed to seeking out persons involved in narcotics distribution in Everett as well as surrounding communities in and around the north shore area to keep Everett streets safe from these dangerous drugs. I would like to commend the excellent investigative work of the drug detectives under the command of Sgt. Steve Sabella, and I would like to commend all of the departments who assisted in these investigations.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria stated, “I am grateful for the dedication of the Everett Police Department and for the collaboration with our law enforcement partners in the region and at the state level that has resulted in the detection and arrest of individuals who have been attempting to threaten the safety and well-being of residents in our community. Preventing narcotics from being in our city is helping to make sure our families are safe from the threats drugs pose, and I appreciate Chief Strong and all the members of the Everett Police for their continued vigilance in protecting our city.” The Everett Police urge anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity to contact the drug unit at 617-389-3784. All calls are confidential. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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