Worcester Man Arrested by State Police for Trafficking 38.5 Grams of Cocaine

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

GoLocalWorcester News Team

PHOTO: MA State Police

A Worcester man was arrested by Massachusetts State Police near the town of Marion for trafficking cocaine.

Pierre Benoit, 26, was charged with the following offenses:

-Trafficking in cocaine;

-Possession to Distribute Class C;

-Possession to Distribute Class D;

-Possession of Class E;

He was also issued a Massachusetts Civil Citation for speeding and State highway traffic violation.

The Incident

On Wednesday at about 12:10 a.m., Trooper Katie Lorenco assigned to the State Police Barracks in Bourne was on patrol on Route 195 in the town of Marion when she saw a gray Nissan Altima traveling at an excessive speed of 90 mph. Trooper Lorenco subsequently stopped the car which first travels a quarter-mile in the break down lane before coming to a complete stop. Trooper Mastera arrived as back up.

As a result of an investigation and search of the car 38.5 grams of cocaine, various pills, $4,189 in cash as well as evidence consistent with the sale and distribution of narcotics was located.

Benoit was arrested and taken to the Bourne Barracks where he was booked and later bailed.

No further information is available at this time.