Worcester police arrest woman for drug possession-related offenses

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Police arrested a woman at a McDonald’s on Main Street on Friday for drug possession with intent to distribute.

The arrest occurred after a citizen reported a disturbance and possible drug use at the location. Charlene Brooks, 37, consented to a search along with a male companion, who was not charged.

Officers discovered nine baggies of crack cocaine, a bag of heroin, and 19 Gabapentin pills on Brooks, packaged in a manner consistent with distribution.

Brooks faces charges of possession of a Class A substance (heroin) and possession with intent to distribute Class B substances (crack cocaine and Gabapentin).

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