Wareham Police Arrest Wanted Man on Drug Charges

WAREHAM — A fugitive was arrested on drug charges following an early-morning raid by Wareham Police detectives and patrol officers.

Khyron Thompson, 30, of West Wareham, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class A drug, subsequent offense, and possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug, subsequent offense. In addition, he also had an active warrant from the New Bedford District Court.

Detectives executed the search warrant today after investigating illegal narcotic sales from an apartment in Building C of the Cranberry Manor apartments, located at 2220 Cranberry Highway. During the raid, detectives confiscated suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine, a quantity of cash, a digital scale, and assorted baggies.

Wareham Police were assisted by New Bedford Police detectives and Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section.

Thompson was held at Wareham Police headquarters and later transported to Wareham District Court.