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Haverhill, Massachusetts, Police Officers Get Lucky At Prostitution Bust And Turn To Drug War

By Altman & Altman

Last night, all major crimes of the area having apparently been prevented or solved, Haverhill police officers set their sights on their admittedly decreasing prostitution concern. It was said to be a lucky break in their war against drugs. They ended up arresting a ?major cocaine dealer? who had a drug sales ledger containing the names of "prominent'' Haverhill residents. The ledger, according to the police, will kick off an investigation that could lead to a series of arrests. Christos Eleftheriou, 45, of Haverhill, was arrested at 8:11 p.m. after he propositioned a woman police officer for sex during the prostitution sting, said police spokesman Sgt. John Arahovites. He was charged with sexual conduct for a fee and brought to the police station, where police found 16 grams of powdered cocaine in five bags on him with a street value of $16,200, along with $340 in cash, Sgt...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on September 18, 2008 (boomark / email).