A member of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s staff is off the job after he was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation linked to a state office building, officials announced Wednesday.
Lamar Cook, 45, of Springfield, who had served as the deputy director of Healey’s western Massachusetts office, was arrested Tuesday on charges of trafficking over 200 grams of cocaine, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition during a traffic stop in Springfield, according to Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and a spokesperson for the governor’s office.
“The governor’s office has been made aware of the arrest of an employee, Lamar Cook. The conduct that occurred here is unacceptable and represents a major breach of the public trust. Mr. Cook has been terminated from his position effective immediately. This criminal investigation is ongoing, and our administration will work with law enforcement to assist them in their work,” Healey’s spokesperson said in a statement shared with Boston 25 News…