Around 1:00 PM on Monday, February 26, 2024, the A-1 (Downtown) Drug Control Unit apprehended Keith Curtis, 38, of Athol, Katherine Isaacs, 33, of Weymouth, and Michael Groden, 44, of Needham, on charges related to firearms and narcotics.
During a drug investigation in downtown crossing, officers witnessed a drug exchange involving the individuals. Subsequently, all three were detained, and authorities seized approximately 172 grams of heroin, 48 grams of crack cocaine, and 9 suboxone sublingual films. Furthermore, officers discovered a SCCY 9MM semi-automatic handgun with 8 rounds of ammunition in Curtis’s black fanny bag. Curtis was also found in possession of $931 in US currency.
Curtis faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, trafficking class A and B substances, distribution of a class A substance, and conspiracy to violate drug laws. Isaacs was arrested for trafficking class A and B substances, distribution of a class A substance, possession of a class B substance, and conspiracy to violate drug laws. Groden was arrested for trafficking class A and possession of a class B substance. All three suspects are scheduled to appear in Boston Municipal Court for arraignment.