HUDSON – A nearly yearlong investigation has resulted in drug trafficking charges against two men.
Francis Feliz Mejia, 29, of Roxbury, has been charged with trafficking a Class A substance; trafficking a Class B substance over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate drug laws. Charles Claussen, 33, of Stow, faces charges of trafficking a Class B substance over 200 grams; conspiracy to violate drug laws and possession of a Class E substance.
The pair were arrested after the Hudson Police Department and its partners executed a search warrant at a home in Stow on Sept. 20. According to a press release from HPD, when police searched the house and a vehicle, they discovered 393.8 grams of cocaine, 31.4 grams of fentanyl, $7,880 cash and drug paraphernalia.
The department reported that the investigations originated with Officers Jason Hatstat and Cameron O’Toole, who are assigned to the Street Crimes Unit, and Detective James Connolly. It was expanded to include other members of the department and agencies.
Chief Richard DiPersio recognized the work of the K9 Unit and the department’s partners, including FBI Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Boston Strike Force, Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT team and Stow Police Department.
“Officers Hatstat and O’Toole and Detective Connolly did tremendous work, and I commend their professionalism and determination to remove illegal drugs from the streets. They have made a significant difference, and I am proud of their work,” DiPersio said. “I hope residents feel safer knowing our department will not tolerate illegal drugs being sold in our community.”
Bail was set at $1 million for Feliz Mejia and $500,000 for Claussen. They are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.