Two Postal Employees Arrested in Narcotics Bust

Needham Police have issued a statement that two United States Postal employees were arrested June 28, on the heels of a drug investigation.

Kevin Cote, a 44-year-old resident of Millis, and Steven Pierce, a 53-year-old resident of Needham, were both arrested yesterday after an investigation by the Needham Police Department and United States Postal Inspectors.

According to Kevin Bowe of the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, Cote was charged with possession of a Class C substance and a Class E substance, while Pierce was charged with distribution of a Class C substance and a Class E substance.

"Both were released on personal recognizance and ordered to be drug free," Bowe told Needham Patch.

The two subjects were arraigned in Dedham District Court today and a court date has been set for July 30.

Lieutenant Chris Baker of the Needham Police Department confirmed that a warrant was obtained for Pierce, and that both Pierce and Cote are letter carriers employed in Needham.