Wareham Police charge Acushnet man with intent to distribute drugs

Nov 23, 2018

A Wareham Police officer investigating car break-ins on Cranberry Highway arrested a 26-year-old Acushnet man on Nov. 21 after reportedly finding him with illegal drugs. 

According to reports, Officer Calib Laure found the suspect, Evan Verissimo, hiding underneath a pick-up truck located at Vaughn’s Towing Service around 2:40 a.m. while responding to reports of a man breaking into cars at the company’s lot.

Laure arrested Verissimo with the assistance from Officers Ryan Gomes and Chris Corner. The unspecified illegal narcotics were allegedly located on Verissimo during a search conducted by officers.

Verissimo is charged with trespassing and possession with intent to distribute a class B drug.