by Chief Matthew Stone
10/23/2017

Narcotics Investigation, Arrest, and Seizure

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at approximately 12:30PM members of Holliston Police Department investigated a report of a suspicious motor vehicle located in the parking lot of a commercial business. Police Officers located three individuals inside the vehicle and based on their actions, led them to investigate the incident further. As a result, a search warrant was applied for and granted by the district court. The findings of the search warrant resulted in a substantial amount of narcotics being found inside the vehicle. As a result of this investigation, one male party was placed into custody and charged with the following:
JONATHAN ARIZANDIETA (Age 29)
? Possession of a Class A substance (Heroin) w/ intent to distribute
? Possession of a Class B substance (Cocaine) w/ intent to distribute, subsequent offense
? Possession of a Class D substance (Marijuana), subsequent offense
? Trafficking in Heroin
? Trafficking in Cocaine
? Conspiracy
In all, approximately 108 grams of Heroin, 136 grams of Cocaine, and 2.5 ounces of Marijuana were taken off the streets and seized by the Holliston Police Department. A motor vehicle was also seized from the scene. Bail for Mr. Arizandieta was set at $100,000.00
This matter remains under investigation in conjunction with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The Holliston Police Department was assisted by the Ashland Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police K-9 Unit.
ALL SUSPECTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS AND UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.