Man Charged With Kidnapping In Tewksbury, Police Say

TEWKSBURY, MA —A man is being charged with drug dealing, kidnapping and ID theft in Tewksbury, according to police.

Carlos Candelario, 36, of Lawrence, was charged with trafficking in 36 grams or more of cocaine, identity fraud, kidnapping, intimidating a witness and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

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Police learned that a man staying in a Main Street motel had an outstanding warrant from Lawrence District Court.

Police requested assistance from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT team in serving the arrest warrant due to Candelario's criminal history.

He was arrested at the motel at about 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Officers found about 49 grams of suspected cocaine on him at the time of his arrest.

Two women were also inside the motel room. An investigation indicated that Candelario had held them against their will, police said.

During the arrest, he threatened the women to try to prevent them from speaking with investigators.

Candelario is scheduled to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Thursday.