Sturbridge Police Department

Arrest Report
Arrest #: 13-508-AB.
Call #: 13-19787
Date/Time Reported : 09/07/2013 @ 1802
Arrest Date/Time: 09/07/2013 @ 1830
Booking Date/Time: 09/07 /2013 @ 1845
OBTN: TSTR201300508
Court: DUDLEY DISTRICT COURT
Court Date: 09/09/2013 @ 0830
Reporting Officer: SERGEANT EARL DESSERT
Assisting Officer: PATROLMAN DANIEL HEMINGWAY
Booking Of fi cer : PATROLMAN DAVID FORTIER
Approving Officer: SERGEANT EARL DESSERT
Signature:
ail For Court : DUDLEY DISTRICT COURT
Personal Recognizance Set 40 .00
Personal Recognizance Set
Bail Set By : CANO KENNETH CANDITO
Bail Unpaid :
Signature:
Set: 09 /07 /2013 @ 1920
Page: 1
12/26/2013
# DEFENDANT ( S) SEX RACE AGE SSN PHONE
1 MURRAY, BEN R
36 MONSON RD
WALES MA 01081- 9714
Military Active Duty: N
HEIGHT : 602
BODY: NOT AVAIL.
DOB:
LICENSE NUMBER:
PCF #: 2263394
Home Phone
WEIGHT: 180
M w
HAIR: BROWN EYES: BROWN
COMPLEXION: NOT AVAIL .
PLACE OF BIRTH: WARE, MA
ETHNI CITY: UNKNOWN
(Primary)
GLASSES WORN : NO
Sturbridge Police Department
Arrest Report
Arrest #: 13-508-AR
Call #: 13-19787
Page: 2
12/26/2013
# DEFENDANT(S) SEX RACE AGE SSN PHONE
RIGHTS ADVISED BY: SERGEANT EARL J DESSERT
PHONE USED: N
ARRESTEE SECURED: N
FINGERPRINTED: Y
PHOTOGRAPHED: Y
SUICIDE CHECK: Performed
PERSONS: State&Federal
NCIC VEHICLE CHECK: Not Performed
INJURY OR ILLNESS: N
DATE/TIME: 09/07/2013 @ 1846
# OFFENSE (S) ATTEMPTED TYPE
LOCATION TYPE: Highway/Road/Alley/Street
452 MAIN ST @ FAIRGROUNDS RD
Zone: SOUTH OF RTE 20
STURBRIDGE MA 01566
1 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS D
94C/32C/A 94C 32C
OCCURRED: 09/07/2013 1802
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: Distributing/Selling
2 DRUG, POSSESS CLASS C
94C/34/E 94C 34
OCCURRED: 09/07/2013 1802
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: Possessing/Concealing
N Misdemeanor
N Misdemeanor
# VEHICLE (S) YEAR MAKE STYLE COLORl COLOR2 REG VALUE
1 E250 2006 FORD
STATUS: Suspected
OWNER: MURRAY, BEN R
VIN: ............. ..
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TOWED TO: STURBRIDGE SERVICE CENTER
131 RTE
STURBRIDGE MA 01566
TOWED BY: STURBRIDGE SERVICE CENTER
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$500.00
DATE: 09/07/2013
TOWING CHARGES:
# DRUG(S) PROPERTY # STATUS
1 MARIJUANA
13-344-PR Seized (Not Previously Stolen)
QUANTITY: 13.290 (Ounces) VALUE: $3,322.50 DATE: 09/07/2013
OWNER: MURRAY, BEN R
2 HASHISH
13-345-PR Seized (Not Previously Stolen)
QUANTITY: 4.000 (Ounces) VALUE: $100.00 DATE: 09/07/2013
OWNER: MURRAY, BEN R
Sturbridge Police Department
Arrest Report
Arrest #: 13-508-AR
Call #: 13-19787
Page: 3
12/26/2013
# OTHER PROPERTIES PROPERTY # STATUS
1 LEDGERS 13-346-PR Evidence (Not Nibrs Reportable)
QUANTITY: 1 VALUE: $0.00
SERIAL #: NOT AVAIL
DATE: 09/07/2013
OWNER: MURRAY, BEN R
2 CASH 13-347-PR Seized (Not Previously Stolen)
QUANTITY: 1 VALUE: $550.00
SERIAL #: NOT AVAIL
DATE: 09/07/2013
OWNER: MURRAY, BEN R
3 SCALE, GRINDER, 2 PIPES, BAGGIES 13-348-PR Seized (Not Previously Stolen)
QUANTITY: 1 VALUE: $20.00
SERIAL #: NOT AVAIL
DATE: 09/07/2013
OWNER: MURRAY, BEN R
4 DVD OF TRAFFIC STOP 13-481-PR Evidence (Not Nibrs Reportable)
QUANTITY: 1 VALUE: $5.00
SERIAL #: NOT AVAIL
DATE: 12/01/2013
Sturbridge Po1ice Department
NARRATIVE FOR SERGEANT EARL J DESSERT
Ref: 13-508-AR
Entered: 09/07/2013 @ 2043
Modified: 09/08/2013 @ 1625
Approved: 09/08/2013 @ 1625
Entry ID: 213
Modified ID: 213
Approva1 ID: 213
Page: 1
On Saturday, September 7, 2013 at about 1802 hours, I was stationary at Rt. 131 and Rt.20 (both public ways)
when I observed a white Ford Van (MA Reg ) traveling westbound passing the intersection of Rt. 131.
As the vehicle approached the intersection the light was yellow, this allowing the operator sufficient time to stop
safely. The operator did not attempt to stop nor did he slow, he proceeded to travel through the light and as he
did the light turned red, this being a violation ofMGL 89/9. It should be noted that traffic was heavy due to the
Brimfield Flea Market.
I subsequently initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle came to a stop in Bentley's parking lot. I approached the
driver's side and requested a license and registration from the operator. The operator produced a MA License
that identified him to be Ben Murray. I asked Murray if he knew why he was being stopped. Murray informed
me he did not. I informed Murray that he went through a red light. Murray informed me it was yellow. I asked
Murray if he was wearing his seat belt. Murray informed me he was not. It was at this time I returned to my
patrol car and wrote Murray a written warning for the red light violation and citation for the seat belt violation.
Upon approaching the vehicle a second time, I smelled an odor of fresh marijuana coming from the vehicle. I
asked Murray where he was coming from. Murray told me he was coming from a friends house. I asked Murray
if he had anything illegal in the vehicle. Murray informed me he did not and went on to say that he only had a
little marijuana on him but he had a medical marijuana certificate. I asked him how much marijuana and Murray
stated he had 5-6 ounces on him. I asked Murray if I could see the marijuana. Murray subsequently reached
down between his seat and pulled out a large plastic container and handed it to me. In the container was a large
quantity of fresh raw marijuana. (later field weight of 11.4 ounces). The amount of marijuana handed to me was
well over one ounce and I suspected that Murray was in possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
Murray also handed me a piece of paper titled "Recommendation for the Humanitarian Use of Marijuana in
Massachusetts". This paper indicated that it was issued from a Dr. out of Northampton MA. Murray informed
me that it was his medical marijuana permit and he was allowed to have up to 10 ounces on him. I have attached
and incorporated this form herein. Murray also handed me a return receipt from the MA Dept. of Public Health.
This had no other information besides that the DPH signed for a piece of mail on 6/24/13.
I requested Murray to exit the vehicle and requested a second patrol vehicle to my location. It was at this time I
also noticed a partially burnt marijuana joint on the floor of the vehicle. Officer Lombardi arrived on scene and
I instructed him to give Murray SFST's. Murray passed these tests.
Upon searching the vehicle, I located a backpack that was located in the area where the plastic container of
marijuana was. In that backpack I located the following items:
1. Cannabis Now & Green Leaf magazine- These magazines are highlight cultivation of marijuana.
2. Plastic bag with marijuana (1.7 ounces)
3. Zip lock bag with marijuana (0.9 ounces)
4. 2 separate plastic bags with marijuana (0.2 ounces)
5. 2 additional plastic bags with marijuana (both weighing 0.4 ounces)
6. Plastic container with Hash ( 4 grams) This being a CLASS "C" substance
7. Ledgers with numbers and weights
8. Family Pack of Zip lock bags
9. scale
Sturbridge .Police Department
NARRATIVE FOR SERGEANT EARL J DESSERT
Ref: 13-508-AR
Entered: 09/07/2013 @ 2043
Modified: 09/08/2013 @ 1625
Approved: 09/08/2013 @ 1625
10. Marijuana grinder
Entry ID: 213
Modified ID: 213
Approval ID: 213
Page: 2
Based on my training and experience I know that drug dealers will often keep ledgers to track their product and
profits. I also know that drug dealers will often carry plastic bags and scales on them for weighing and
distributing their product. Based on the fact that there was a large quantity of marijuana accompanied by
numerous other bags, empty baggies , Ledgers and a scale I have Probable Cause that Murray was in possession
of marijuana with the intent to distribute it. I subsequently requested Officer Lombardi to place Murray under
arrest.Once Officer Lombardi conducted a search of Murray he located $550 in cash on Murray. This money
was later seized and tagged into evidence and will be submitted to the District Attorney for the Asset Forfeiture
process.
I The vehicle was inventoried by Officer Lombardi and Officer Hemingway. During the inventory two marijuana
pipes were located along with a marijuana joint in the front seat area. The vehicle was towed by Sturbridge
Service Center.
Murray was transported to the police station where he was booked in accordance with policy. Murray was read
his Miranda and acknowledged that he understood his rights. Murray opted not to speak with us regarding this
incident. While I was processing the evidence Murray informed me that he makes his own hash. This was an
unprovoked statement.
All evidence collected was tagged, photographed and secured into evidence.
It should be noted that Murray was cooperative and polite throughout the process.
** Portions of this report have been redacted **
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Call Number ?rinted: 09/07/2013
E" - .. Date: 09/07 /2013 Saturday
Cal.1 Number Time Cal.l Reason Action
'.L3-19787 1802 Initiated - M/V STOP CITATION/BY-LAW ISSUED
Call Taker:

Initiated By:
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DISPATCHER TONI.AH L M..li...LONEY
452 ST @ FAIRGROUNDS RD
7 - SERGEANT J DESSERT
7 SERGEANT EARL J DESSERT
5 PATROL..J\1.1.."Zilir JOSEPH D LOM3ARDI
Arvd-18:02:00 Clrd-19:30:22
Disp-18:10:09 Arvd-18:10:23 Clrd-18:48:44
3 PATROLMAN DANIEL J HEMINGWAY
Disp-18:10:49 Arvd-18:13:56 Clrd-18:48:35
MCl PATROL..lVJA_N DAVID T FORTIER
Disp-18:45:35 Arvd-18:45:38 Clrd-19:30:39
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For: A...'R.REST By: STURBRIDGE SERVICE CENTER To: STURBRIDGE SERVICE CENTER
BEN R @ 36 MONSON RD - WALES, 01081-9714
OLN: MA S51108011
Refer Citation: R3671164
Owner: MURRJi._y, BEN R @ 36 MONSON RD - 01081-9714
Narrative: 09/07/2013 1828 DISPATCHER TONLlUI L MALONEY
Modified By: 09/07/2013 1930 DISPATCHER TONI.AHL MALONEY
(1824) 340 - NEXT IN LINE, SAB CONTACTED
(1825) 213 - ONE UNDER AT THIS TIME
(1826) 213 - CODE 5/7 WITH 1
BEG 5056
(1828) IN STATION, BEG TAPE
(1928) M.n..LE SECURED IN CELL 7, END TAPE
Refer To Arrest:
Arrest: MURRAY, BEN R
Address: 36 MONSON RD WALES,
DOB: 03/12/1979
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PedalMed.com
41 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060
413"588-6848
Massachusetts Department of Publlo Heal!h
250 Washington Street
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TOWN OF STURBRIDGE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Office of the Chief of Police
THOMAS J. FORD ill
346 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Office (508) 347-2525 Fax (508) 347-7904
Sturbridgepd@charter.net ___ .. -
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life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our town.
The Town of Sturbridge is an Equal Opportunity Organization
TOWN OF STURBRIDGE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Office of the Chief of Police
THOMAS J. FORD, III
346 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Office (508) 347-2525 Fax (508) 347-7904
Sturbridgepd@charter.net
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Last
Miranda Warning:
Statement of Rights
First
1. You have the right to remain silent.
Middle
2. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of
law.
3. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you
any questions and to have him/her present with you during
questioning.
4. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before
questioning if you wish.
5. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present,
you will still have the right to stop the questioning at any time until
you talk to a lawyer. v'.
6. DoyouLllltlerstand-what I have readto you? 11' .I
7. Having these rights in mind do you wish to talk to me now? __jj!_!:!.
RIGHT TO A TELEPHONE
General Laws Ch 276, Sec 33A: The police official in charge of the station or other place
having a telephone wherein the person is held in custody, shall permit the use of the
telephone at the expense of the arrested person, for allowing the arrested to co=unicate
with his family or friends, or arrange for release on bail, or engage the services of an
attorney. Any such person shall be informed forthwith upon his arrival at such station or
place of detention, of his right to use the telephone, and such use shall be permitted
within one hour thereafter.
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The Mission of the Sturbridge Police Department is to work in partnership with the Community to protect
life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our town.
The Town of Sturbridge is an Equal Opportunity Organization