2 Southbridge Men Arrested In Possession Of Heroin

Police questioned one of the men, later identified as Joaquin Rosario, if he was possession of an illegal substance.  Police say Rosario stated “I don’t think so…these are not my pants” and “if you find any drugs, I didn’t know they were there.”

During further investigation, two folded purple wax envelopes containing suspected heroin was recovered on him and he was placed under arrest.

While patrol officers were placing Rosario under arrest, a second male subject, Walter Serrano began yelling at officers and became aggressive. Serrano was placed in handcuffs and was found with numerous packets of suspected heroin.  The third male subject was released because he was not in possession of any illegal narcotics.

48 year old Joaquin Rosario of 68 North Street Apartment 1 in Southbridge was charged with possession of a class A heroin, subsequent offense and 47 year old Walter Serrano of 32 Everett Street in Southbridge was charged with possession of a class A heroin.

Both were held at Southbridge Police Headquarters pending bail and/or their arraignment in Dudley District Court.

Police noted there have been areas that have been the target of several search narcotic-related search warrants over the last year due to numerous complaints from residents and business owners who have reported high volumes of foot traffic from known drug users.

Police say they will continue to have a “heavy presence” in these areas throughout the summer and urge residents to contact them to report any suspected drug activity.  All information will remain confidential.