Crime & Safety
Chelmsford Man Faces Drug Charges After Tewksbury Arrest
A New Hampshire man and a Chelmsford man were taken into custody on Friday.
A Chelmsford man was one of two people arrested by Tewksbury Police after officers witnessed an alleged drug deal.
Tewksbury Police Chief Timothy Sheehan said detectives watched the drug transaction and subsequently seized multiple oxycodone pills.
Following the incident, officers arrested Philip Demeris, 30, of 38 Graniteville Road, Chelmsford, was taken into custody and charged with possession of a Class B substance.
In addition, Arthur Voutselas, 22, of 25 Robsinson Road, Nashua, N.H., was arrested. Police also charged him with distribution of a Class B substance for the oxycodone pills.
Demeris and Vouteselas are each scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Monday.
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