FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report they recently arrested Birton Oleson-Richards, 23, of Eastham for Trafficking Cocaine, Possession to Distribute Class D (marijuana), Drug Violation near a Park (Goodwill Park), and License Not in Possession. The arrest is the result of a traffic stop for an illegible plate that occurred June 7, 2015. During the traffic stop Officer Sean Walker smelled a strong odor of marijuana. As a result, Sgt Paul Roderick of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, and his canine partner conducted a search and drugs were detected. A subsequent search of Mr. Oleson-Richards led to the discovery and seizure of over 239 grams of marijuana and over 22 grams of cocaine.
Media release and photo furnished by Falmouth Police
Eastham man facing drug charges in Falmouth
July 1, 2015
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
- Drought Designation Lifted In Martha’s Vineyard And Nantucket
- National Seashore Announces Spring Infrastructure Projects
- Plymouth Man Arrested And Charged With PPP Fraud
- Yarmouth Migrant Shelter Occupants Being Relocated
- Falmouth Road Work Closes Main Street Thursday
- Town Neck Beach Access Restricted
- Cape Light Compact Putting On Energy-Saving Education Forums
- Property Master Plan Development Sought For Former Marstons Mills School Property
- New Barnstable Anti-Litter Group Wins Rookie Chapter Of The Year Award
- Rabies Task Force To Distribute Oral Vaccine Baits
- Comments Being Accepted On Possible Redevelopment Of Portions Of JBCC
- Applications Open For Seasonal Snack Shack Vendors At Hyannis Harbor
- Steamship Authority Resumes Terminal Reconstruction