Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 24, 2026 Suspect faces drug trafficking, gun-related charges after Malden traffic stop Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma By Steve Freker A traffic stop on one of Malden’s busiest streets led to the arrest of a driver on nearly a 50 dozen alleged offenses, including drug trafficking, gun-related and motor vehicle-related charges. Malden Police arrested Devyne Yosantos Germain after he was pulled over driving on Salem Street at about 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 by Ptl. Blake Ferry. The suspect, 35, was detained after being stopped at the corner of Porter and Salem Streets. Malden Police Officers Scott Chalmers, Dave Kessler and Cam Selfridge also assisted in making the arrest, according to reports. Police said quantities of varEstablished 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.68 4.24 5.18 $4.47 Full Service ULS $4.37 9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! ious drugs, including crack cocaine, oxycontin Adderall — and also a firearm — were found to be in Germain’s possession in the vehicle Also seized as evidence by police was an undetermined sum of cash. Police said the illegal firearm was found stashed in a child’s car seat after a search of the vehicle. Malden Police arrested Germain and charged him with trafficking a Class B substance of 18 or more grams; possesTECH | FROM PAGE 1 Northeast Metro Tech. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be MPD SEIZES CONTRABAND: Cash, drugs and a weapon were seized by Malden Police detectives. sion with intention to distribute Class B and E drugs; possession of a large capacity firearm, improper storage of a large capacity firearm, firearm use in a felony, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of a large capacity feeding device; possession in felony of a firearm with a defaced serial number; operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license; a license plate held once the project is officially complete. “As a former public school teacher, I know that the facilities violation; and failure to wear a seat belt. “If you’re thinking about interacting with these officers and attempting to hide drugs, it’s probably not going to work out the way you hoped,” the department stated in a message on “X” social media. “Consider this your friendly reminder, again: don’t push drugs in Malden.” and physical resources we provide our students can impact their success,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Northeast Metro Tech’s innovative new building with its incredible learning spaces and state-of-the-art technology will enhance our students’ training and academic opportunities, preparing them for their college and career futures. As a legislator representing students from three of the communities Northeast serves, it is always affirming to see the State programs I support – like the Massachusetts School Building Authority – directing significant financial support to projects happening at home, and I have been glad to support Northeast’s successful efforts to apply for additional grant awards. It was a pleasure to attend the groundbreaking for this project in 2022, and I am looking forward to the ribbon-cutting later this year! Thank you to Superintendent DiBarri and Assistant SuTECH | SEE PAGE 5 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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