On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, officers assigned to the Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team conducted an on-site investigation at 23 Bradston Street, resulting in the arrests of Michael Williams, 52, of Boston; Heather Mannetta, 47, of Quincy; and Krystina Derusha, 37, of Randolph, for violations of Massachusetts drug laws.
At approximately 6:55 a.m., the Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team observed a large group of individuals in the area of 23 Bradston Street engaging in illegal drug use. Officers observed Michael Williams approach a gray electrical box and, a short time later, Heather Mannetta approached Williams and engaged in a conversation with him. Officers then observed the two engage in a street-level drug transaction.
While maintaining surveillance, officers observed Mannetta manipulating what appeared to be a small blue item before placing it underneath her pants. Several minutes later, officers observed Krystina Derusha approach Williams and engage in a conversation with him. Officers then observed another street-level drug transaction.
At approximately 7:11 a.m., officers observed Mannetta conduct an additional street-level drug transaction with another individual. Officers subsequently stopped the parties involved. Derusha handed officers a paper fold containing fentanyl. Officers also learned that Derusha had two active warrants. During a search of Derusha, officers recovered a plastic bag containing crack cocaine dyed blue.
When officers stopped Mannetta, they observed her holding a glass pipe and a plastic bag containing crack cocaine dyed pink. During a search, officers recovered loose pieces of crack cocaine from Mannetta’s jacket pocket and two additional bags of crack cocaine from her jeans pocket. One bag contained crack cocaine dyed orange, and the other contained crack cocaine dyed blue.
Additional officers stopped Williams. During a search incident to arrest, officers recovered a large amount of U.S. currency from several locations on his person, as well as loose pieces of crack cocaine dyed pink.
Michael Williams is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the following charges:
- Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws
- Distribution of Class B Drugs
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs
Heather Mannetta is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the following charges:
- Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws
- Distribution of Class A Drugs
- Two Counts of Distribution of Class B Drugs
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs
Krystina Derusha is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the following charges:
- Possession of Class A Drugs
- Possession of Class B Drugs
