On Monday, November 2, 2026, officers assigned to the citywide Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) arrested Christopher Morrisey, 38, of Brighton, for drug trafficking.
At approximately 11:51 a.m. on Monday, November 2, officers observed three individuals gathered behind parked vehicles in the area of 112 Southampton Street. Investigators witnessed one individual separating, knotting, and manipulating multiple clear plastic bags containing a white powdery substance.
As officers approached, the suspect quickly placed his hands into the rear of his pants before quickly removing them. After further investigation, officers recovered a large plastic bag containing fentanyl, eight smaller plastic bags of fentanyl, seven plastic bags of crack cocaine, and one large plastic bag of crack cocaine. During a search incident to arrest, officers also recovered drug packaging materials, two digital scales, and $316 in U.S. currency.
The drugs were later determined to weigh approximately 28 grams of fentanyl, and 18 grams of crack cocaine. Officers also conducted an inquiry on Morrisey which revealed that he had three active arrest warrants.
Morrisey was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court for the following charges:
– Trafficking of fentanyl more than ten grams
– Trafficking of crack cocaine
