HOLYOKE — Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan announced on Wednesday that officers arrested three suspects and seized crack-cocaine during an investigation into open-air drug dealing.
The arrests occurred outside a Sargeant Street apartment building on the morning of Feb. 19.
Sergeant John Viet, assigned to the Day Shift, observed heavy foot traffic in an alleyway near the apartment building between Maple and Chestnut Streets, consistent with drug activity.
Around 10:50 a.m., Officer Negron arrived on the scene and was later assisted by Officers Spafford, Pagan, S. Rodriguez, and Dunn.
Police detained three individuals identified as Anthony Broden, 40, of West Springfield; Michael Grabowiec, 38, of Westfield; and Kyle Neves, 34, of Ludlow.
Officers recovered approximately 36 vials filled with suspected crack-cocaine.
The property where the arrests occurred had visible “No Trespassing” signs, and none of the suspects reside in Holyoke.
Grabowiec faces charges of conspiracy to violate drug law, possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug, possession of a Class B drug – subsequent offense, and trespassing.
Broden is charged with conspiracy to violate drug law, possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug, possession of a Class B drug, and trespassing.
Neves is charged with trespassing.
The investigation remains ongoing.
