YPD: Two Dennis men had just “shot up” in a beach parking lot when...

FROM THE YARMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT: MIDNIGHT SHIFT PATROL OFFICERS ARREST TWO MEN WITH FENTYNAL AND OTHER DRUGS

On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 2AM, Yarmouth Police Department Patrol Officers Michael Cheung and Rick Aprea observed a suspicious gray Honda Civic motor vehicle at Thatcher Shore Park Beach in South Yarmouth well after the closing hours of 10PM.

Upon checking the vehicle they found two men inside using illegal drugs.

Patrol Officer Ryan Brule arrived as back up and the Officers observed drugs inside the vehicle and both men admitted that he had “shot up.’”

Both men were placed under arrest and transported to Yarmouth Police Department Headquarters

Found in the vehicle were pills, heron/fentanyl, dozens of brand new hypodermic needles, two blue rubber tie offs (one on each driver and passenger floor board), a gold colored bottle cap with a wire on it (makeshift spoon), and used and corner cut clear baggies.

Patrol Officer Chris Eccleston arrived on scene and remained with the vehicle as it was towed by Mid Cape Towing.

The Civilian Bail Commissioner was contacted and set bail at $340 for each.

Both men were held at Yarmouth Police Department Headquarters and will be arraigned in the Barnstable District Court today.

Refer To Arrest: 19-236-AR
Arrest: NATHAN P. NORSWORTHY
Address: SETUCKET RD DENNIS, MA
Age: 30

Charges:
POSSESS CLASS A FENTANYL
POSSESS CLASS C
POSSESS CLASS C

Refer To Arrest: 19-237-AR
Arrest: MATTHEW R. MELLO
Address: EDWARDS AVE Apt. #B2 DENNISPORT, MA
Age: 24

Charges:
CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE MASSACHUSETTS DRUG LAWS
POSSESS CLASS A FENTANYL

The Yarmouth Police Department continues to make significant violent crime and drug arrests and is committed to protecting our community and our citizens as we keep Yarmouth one of the safest communities in the region.

We work in partnership will all Local, County, State, and Federal Law Enforcement authorities to achieve our goals.

If you, or a loved one needs help, or you have information about drug distribution, violence, or any other crimes occurring in the Town of Yarmouth, please contact the Yarmouth Police Department Detective Division at 508.775.0445 extension 2134.