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Family drug bust
Police arrest 11 in sting
By Jessica Willis, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Berkshire Eagle
Article Last Updated:06/21/2007 03:34:40 AM EDT
Thursday, June 21
NORTH ADAMS — Police announced yesterday that "Operation All in the Family" — an ongoing investigation of midlevel and street-level family-operated drug rings — has netted 11 arrests in Pittsfield, Adams and North Adams.
The arrests, which took place yesterday and Tuesday, stemmed from numerous purchases made by undercover officers.
"We did a good investigation," Lt. Joseph McDyer, a Massachusetts State Police officer and a coordinator for the Berkshire County drug task force, said yesterday. "We found out who was dealing, and we had a lot of sources."
At 2 p.m. yesterday, the task force arrested Timothy Carnute, 24, of 6 Atlantic Ave., in Pittsfield. He was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine, a subsequent offense, and two counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act.
Carnute was arrested "near his residence," McDyer said.
At 6 a.m. Tuesday, police arrested Michael Williams, 34, his wife, Jennifer L. Williams, 28, and John E. White, 50, all of 142 Summer St., Adams. The Williamses were both charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine and one count of conspiracy to violate drug laws.
White, Jennifer Williams' father, was charged with six counts of cocaine distribution, three counts of violation of a drug-free school zone and six counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act.
An arrest warrant has been issued, for similar charges, for John D. White, a fourth family member.
John E. White was arraigned Tuesday at Northern Berkshire District Court, where he was held on $5,000 cash bail. Michael Williams was held on $20,000 cash bail. Jennifer Williams, also arraigned on Tuesday, was released on personal recognizance.
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Eleven people were arrested this week in an ongoing investigation of family-operated drug rings:
Timothy Carnute, 24, of 6 Atlantic Ave., Pittsfield.
Charles T. Flynn, 30, of 79 West Main St., North Adams.
Keith W. Minori, 32, of 79 West Main St., North Adams.
Valerie Perry, 40, of 520 Church St., North Adams.
Jeffrey Philpot, 25, of 22 Francis St., North Adams.
John E. White, 50, of 142 Summer St., Adams.
Dean Williams, 31, of 172 Mohawk Forest Blvd., North Adams.
Jennifer L. Williams, 28, of 142 Summer St., Adams.
Michael Williams, 34, of 142 Summer St., Adams.
Two juvenile males.
Immediately following the search warrant at 142 North Summer St., police executed arrest warrants in North Adams, where they arrested two brothers, Keith W. Minori, 32, and Charles T. Flynn, 30, both of 79 West Main St.
Minori was charged with five counts of cocaine distribution, three counts of violation of a drug-free school zone and five counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act. Flynn was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine and two counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act.
Their cousin, 31-year-old Dean Williams of 172 Mohawk Forest Blvd., was arrested for sale of a stun gun, distribution of a counterfeit substance and larceny by false pretense.
Flynn and Williams were both arrested Tuesday at Dunkin' Donuts on Union Street in North Adams at approximately 1 p.m., McDyer said.
Minori, arraigned yesterday in Northern Berkshire District Court, was held on $4,000 cash bail. Williams was held on $3,500 cash bail, and Flynn was released on personal recognizance.
Valerie Perry, 40, of 520 Church St., North Adams, was arrested at her home for two counts of marijuana distribution, two counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act and two counts of inducing a minor to distribute drugs.
Perry was arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court yesterday and was released after posting $200 bail.
Jeffrey Philpot, 25, also known as "Vain," of 22 Francis St., North Adams, was arrested for one count of distribution of cocaine and one count violation of a drug-free school zone.
Philpot was arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court yesterday and held on $30,000 cash bail. Two juvenile males, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in separate incidents in North Adams. The 16-year-old was arrested at the North Adams Police Department yesterday morning for four counts of marijuana distribution and three counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act. The 15-year-old was arrested on East Main Street on one count of marijuana distribution and one count of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act.
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