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Two Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Southbridge

By Tom Marino | May 22, 2023
Last Updated: May 22, 2023

SOUTHBRIDGE – Police arrested two men in Southbridge after they allegedly engaged in a drug transaction on Friday, May 19.

Detectives conducted a traffic stop of Josue Rivera-Pabon, 44, of Southbridge, at around 4 PM. Police say they suspected Rivera-Pabon had just conducted a drug transaction with another man.

The Southbridge Police Department says detectives conducted a traffic stop of John Compress, 43, of Leominster. Police say they saw Compress throw a white object onto the ground as they approached the vehicle.

Police say they discovered fentanyl and cocaine packaged for distribution. A digital scale and packaging materials was allegedly found, as well as $1,293 in cash.

Rivera-Pabon and Compres both face charges of distribution of class A Fentanyl and distribution of class B cocaine. Compres was also held on warrants for a previous drug arrest and shoplifting.

Both were held on $3,540 bail and arraigned on Monday in Dudley District Court.


Editor’s note: The information provided in this report is based on recent events as described by police. The claims within are allegations by police which may be challenged by the accused in court.

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