Weymouth woman facing fentanyl trafficking charges – News – Weymouth News

QUINCY — A Weymouth woman is facing fentanyl trafficking charges after a months long police investigation.

Melissa A. Edwards, 28, of 26 Lakehurst Avenue, was charged with trafficking fentanyl in an amount more than 10 grams, distribution of fentanyl, conspiracy to violate drug laws, and three counts of possession of prescription medicines. Edwards was arraigned in Quincy District Court Friday and is due back March 5. She was held on $250 cash bail which she posted.

Police said that they began getting information about Edwards selling fentanyl and heroin starting in November. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid cousin to heroin that is more potent and police say carries a greater risk of overdose. Police said that through surveillance and anonymous tips they began to believe that Edwards was dealing opioids to several people in Weymouth, according to a police report filed with court.

Police said on Jan. 3 they observed Edwards get out of a car and make an exchange over a fence in a lot on Washington Street. Police spoke to the other person in the transaction who admitted to buying  opioids from Edwards. Police said they pulled over the car Edwards was in and arrested her. Police said she had 23.7 grams of fentanyl and heroin on her separated into several small plastic bags.

Police said that they found a scale, unused plastic bags and other drug dealing items in Edwards’s bag. Police said they also found that Edwards had several prescription drugs on her including 29 pills of clonazepam, three pills of alprazolam and two pills of quetiapine. All three drugs treat different mental health issues, but can be used illicitly.