A Clinton man who is on parole after a 2019 cocaine trafficking conviction is again alleged to have been running a large-scale drug operation in Marlborough and parts of Worcester County.Police from Marlborough, Clinton, Worcester, the North Worcester County Drug Task Force and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency out of Worcester, arrested Jose A. Cuellar, 33, on Wednesday, Aug. 18, after an investigation.Police said in a joint press release that as part of the investigation, police seized 917 grams (2.02 pounds) of cocaine; 16...
A Clinton man who is on parole after a 2019 cocaine trafficking conviction is again alleged to have been running a large-scale drug operation in Marlborough and parts of Worcester County.
Police from Marlborough, Clinton, Worcester, the North Worcester County Drug Task Force and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency out of Worcester, arrested Jose A. Cuellar, 33, on Wednesday, Aug. 18, after an investigation.
Police said in a joint press release that as part of the investigation, police seized 917 grams (2.02 pounds) of cocaine; 16 Clonidine (blood pressure medication) pills; 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition; and items consistent with drug packaging.
They also seized $4,813 in cash.
According to the press release, the street value of the cocaine is approximately $91,700.
According to the release, police arrested Cuellar at his home at 90 West St., Clinton, after an investigation. They allege he is a supply source for drug dealers throughout North Worcester County.
Police obtained a search warrant for 339 Boston Post Road East (Route 20), Apt. 2101, Marlborough, which they claim was a "stash house" used by Cuellar. Police found the drugs and other items inside that apartment.
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Cuellar is currently on parole for a 2019 Middlesex Superior Court conviction for trafficking in cocaine and the illegal possession of a firearm and Illegal possession of ammunition. He is on parole through March 30, 2027.
Law enforcement demonstrates 'committed response'
In the new case, police are charging Cuellar with trafficking in cocaine of more than 200 grams; distribution of a Class B substance (subsequent offense); and illegal possession of ammunition (subsequent offense).
“It was another great example of drug dealers not having jurisdictional boundaries and law enforcement’s drug units committed response to stopping these dangerous drugs from entering our communities,” said Clinton Detective/1st Sgt. Miguel Martinez said in a statement.
During Cuellar’s arraignment on Thursday, Aug. 19, in Marlborough District Court, Judge Meghan Spring ordered him held on $50,000 bail.
Cuellar’s lawyer, Charles Hughes, could not be reached for comment on Monday.
Cuellar is due back in court on Sept. 16 for a probable cause hearing.
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