Norwood Man Charged with Selling Cocaine

NORWOOD, MA - A Norwood man faces drug charges.

Michael Lerouge, 29. was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of distributing cocaine and one count of possession of a Class B drug with intent to distribute, according to the Norwood Police Department.

Police say that Lerouge sold crack cocaine to an undercover police officer, prompting an investigation. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant for Lerouge's Norwood home was issued by the Dedham District Court.

Norwood Detectives, assisted by NORPAC Detectives, executed the warrant and recovered approximately 10 grams of packaged crack cocaine, a scale, and cut baggies consistent with the distribution of drugs. Over $480 in cash was seized as drug proceeds.

Information in this article is from the Norwood Police Department. Arrests and charges mentioned don't imply conviction.