Boston, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Authorities in Boston arrested 34-year-old Prince Denis from Brockton on drug trafficking charges after a coordinated operation led to the seizure of 233 grams of suspected crack cocaine. The arrest followed the execution of search warrants on Denis’s vehicle and apartment, revealing additional incriminating evidence. The operation involved collaboration between the Boston Police Department’s Drug Control Units and the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force. Denis now faces serious charges which are set to be presented at his arraignment in West Roxbury District Court.
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Boston authorities arrested a Brockton man on drug trafficking charges after executing search warrants on a vehicle and an apartment Friday morning, seizing a large quantity of suspected crack cocaine and other evidence tied to the suspect. The arrest followed a coordinated operation by local and regional drug enforcement units and the vehicle involved was seized pending forfeiture.
What happened (Key details)
- Boston Police Department’s Drug Control Units collaborated with the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force on an operation.
- The operation took place on Friday morning.
- Prince Denis, 34, of Brockton, was arrested during this operation.
- Investigators observed Denis exiting 280 Hyde Park Ave. with a brown paper bag, which he placed in a vehicle.
- Officers approached Denis and informed him of the search warrants issued by Waltham District Court.
- A search warrant was executed on the vehicle belonging to Denis.
- Officers found approximately 233 grams of a white rock-like substance believed to be crack cocaine in the brown paper bag.
- Personal papers in the name of Prince Denis were also recovered in the vehicle.
- The vehicle was seized pending forfeiture through the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
- Officers used keys recovered from Denis to enter and search his apartment at 280 Hyde Park Ave.
- Inside the apartment, police found two bottles of lactose and a locked strong box containing an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
- The keys for the strong box were also located during the search.
- Prince Denis was charged with trafficking a Class B substance (over 200 grams).
- He is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.
Immediate outcome
The most significant immediate outcome of the operation was the arrest of Prince Denis and the recovery of an estimated 233 grams of a white rock-like substance suspected to be crack cocaine. Because the quantity exceeds 200 grams, the suspect faces a trafficking charge classified as a Class B offense. The vehicle tied to the investigation has been seized and is awaiting potential forfeiture through the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. An arraignment is expected to be held in West Roxbury District Court.
Search and evidence details
Investigators observed behavior leading up to the arrest, including the suspect exiting 280 Hyde Park Ave. carrying a brown paper bag and placing it into a vehicle. Officers served search warrants issued by Waltham District Court and executed a vehicle search that produced the suspected narcotics and personal papers bearing the suspect’s name. Keys obtained during the stop were subsequently used to enter an apartment at the same Hyde Park address, where officers located two bottles of lactose and a locked strong box that contained an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. The keys for the strong box were recovered during the search.
Broader police activity
In the 24-hour period between 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, Boston Police reported responding to 154 incidents. Those incidents included two robberies, four aggravated assaults, one commercial burglary, one residential burglary, four auto thefts, and thirteen instances of miscellaneous larceny. Several other arrests unrelated to the drug operation were recorded during this window, including:
- Michael Montealegrepiner, 40, charged with operating under the influence of alcohol.
- Noah Dailey-Simpson, 36, charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
- Michael Avant-McKinley, 55, charged with larceny under $1,200.
An incident of disturbing the peace at 72 Gardner St. involving a “noisy party” also led to an arrest; detailed information on that incident was not provided by authorities. This drug trafficking arrest and the other listed incidents are part of an active set of investigations and responses across the city.
Next steps and legal process
Prosecutors will review evidence and pursue charges through Suffolk County channels where appropriate. The vehicle seized during the operation is being held pending potential forfeiture proceedings through the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The suspect is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court, where formal charges will be presented and bail or other conditions may be set.
Background context
Drug trafficking charges elevate when law enforcement recovers large quantities of suspected controlled substances; classifications and penalties vary by weight and type of substance. In this case, the recovered amount of suspected crack cocaine is reported at roughly 233 grams, exceeding the 200-gram threshold referenced in the trafficking charge filed. Search warrants issued by a district court were used to authorize the vehicle and apartment searches that yielded the primary evidence in the case.
Ongoing coverage
This story is developing. Additional details, including booking and court information and any further charges or evidence disclosures, may become available as investigators and prosecutors continue their work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested?
Prince Denis, 34, of Brockton, was arrested during this operation.
Which units conducted the operation?
Boston Police Department’s Drug Control Units collaborated with the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force on an operation.
When did the operation take place?
The operation took place on Friday morning.
What items were recovered from the vehicle?
Officers found approximately 233 grams of a white rock-like substance believed to be crack cocaine in the brown paper bag.
What was recovered inside the apartment at 280 Hyde Park Ave.?
Inside the apartment, police found two bottles of lactose and a locked strong box containing an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
What charges were filed?
Prince Denis was charged with trafficking a Class B substance (over 200 grams).
Where is the arraignment expected?
He is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.
Was the vehicle seized?
The vehicle was seized pending forfeiture through the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location observed | 280 Hyde Park Ave. |
| Suspect | Prince Denis, 34, of Brockton |
| Suspected narcotics recovered | Approximately 233 grams of a white rock-like substance believed to be crack cocaine |
| Charges | Trafficking a Class B substance (over 200 grams) |
| Vehicle status | Seized pending forfeiture through the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office |
| Apartment findings | Two bottles of lactose; a locked strong box containing an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency; keys for the strong box |
| Arraignment location | West Roxbury District Court (expected) |
| Additional city incidents (24-hr period) | 154 incidents responded to, including two robberies and four aggravated assaults |
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- Wikipedia: Drug Trafficking
- Google Search: Boston Police
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