Stoneham Heroin Dealer Sentenced To State Prison

STONEHAM, MA — A Stoneham man has been sentenced to state prison after being convicted on multiple drug charges, including heroin trafficking. Andrew Comita, 35, will serve 2-3 years in prison followed by 2 years probation, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Stoneham Chief of Police James McIntyre announced Tuesday.

Comita pleaded guilty on June 12 to distribution of a Class A substance, possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance and distribution of a Class B substance. He was arrested May 2017 when authorities executed a search warrant on a Brookbridge Road home, where they found 73 grams of heroin, 543 Methadone tablets, and multiple prescription pills intended to be distributed. Authorities also said they found $925 cash and a digital scale

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"The opioid epidemic, and its far-reaching effects are felt throughout every city and town in the Commonwealth. Collaborative investigations undertaken by task forces and municipal law enforcement officials, like this one, are vital to ensuring that dangerous substances remain off of our streets," Ryan said Tuesday.

"This was a significant drug case for the Stoneham Police Department. Working in conjunction with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, we were able to put together a strong case that has resulted in prison time for this suspect," McIntyre said. "The opioid epidemic is felt in every city and town, and while agencies rightly focus efforts on aiding those in its grip, we are hopeful that this case sends a clear message to those who profit from drugs."

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