While on patrol near the Square One Mall last Friday (May 30), Saugus Police Sergeant Stephen Rappa saw what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug deal involving two cars. Upon observing this behavior, Sergeant Rappa conducted a motor vehicle stop of one of the cars involved in the transaction, according to a statement issued this week by the Saugus Police Department.
“Chief Michael Ricciardelli credits Sergeant Rappa for acting on his observations and instincts and performing exceptional police work,” police said. “During the search of his car, officers discovered and seized a substantial amount of marijuana, marijuana-THC products, hallucinogenic mushrooms, drug paraphernalia and hundreds of dollars in cash.”
The driver of the car – Pablo Correa, 34, of Saugus – was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute a class D substance, and possession with intent to distribute a class C substance. Police estimate the street value of the drugs at $15,000…