BOSTON (WHDH) — A Statehouse employee was arrested and charged with multiple firearm and narcotic-related offenses.
Lamar Cook, 45, of Springfield, faces charges including trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Investigators reported seizing several parcels containing a total of approximately 21 kilograms of suspected cocaine. This includes around eight kilograms intercepted during an operation in Springfield on Saturday.
A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office stated, “The Governor’s Office has been made aware of the arrest of an employee, Lamar Cook. The conduct that occurred here is unacceptable and represents a major breach of the public trust. Mr. Cook has been terminated from his position effective immediately. This criminal investigation is ongoing, and our administration will work with law enforcement to assist them in their work.”
Cook was arrested on Tuesday and is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday in Springfield District Court.
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