Worcester County

Police: Man arrested on cocaine charges allegedly responsible for several drug overdoses in Milford

MILFORD, Mass. — Authorities say they arrested a man on Friday responsible for several drug overdoses in Milford and surrounding communities.

Joel Santiago-Galves, 44, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, aka “Primo,” was charged with 2 counts of possession of a class B drug (cocaine) with intent to distribute, possession of a class A drug with intent to distribute, possession of a class A drug, possession of a class B drug and conspiracy to violate drug law.

Milford Police say they arrested Santiago-Galves at his apartment on Fairmount Street with the assistance of Milford Police Patrol Division and K9 Unit after an extensive investigation.

He will appear in court at a later date.

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