Wareham Police Arrest Plymouth Man on Drug Charges

WAREHAM — Wareham Police responded to a report of a disturbance and eded up making a significant drug bust.

At about 7:55 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, Wareham Police Officers Joseph Cardoza, Nate Aronson, and Michael Phinney responded to Brandy Hill Apartments, Unit 9L, for a reported disturbance. While investigating, Officer Aronson spotted a large amount of white powdery substance and a digital scale on the kitchen table.

A male in the apartment was detained and officers further located suspected crack cocaine, powder cocaine, suspected heroin, several pills, and over $2,300 cash.

Placed under arrest was Nicholas C. Marchi, 32, of Plymouth. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class A drug, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug. A detective and reserve officer Eric Kanavos assisted at the scene.

Officer Phinney was treated and released from Tobey Hospital for a minor injury incurred while searching the suspect.

--Wareham Police