Tewksbury Police Arrest Two on Drug Charges

Tewksbury Police arrested a man and a woman earlier this week on drug charges after they were acting suspiciously at the Cracker Barrel restaurant.

On Monday, March 16, the Tewksbury Police Department arrested Matthew Reardon, 34, of 14 Malvern Ave., Tyngsboro and Gina Valentine, 32, of 62A Belmont St., Watertown for possession with the intent to distribute Class A (heroin) and possession of Class B (cocaine). Valentine was also charged with three counts of possession Class E (gabapentin, clonidine, and amphetamine).

Police say detectives observed both Reardon and Valentine acting suspiciously at the Cracker Barrel restaurant, located on Andover Street. A subsequent encounter resulted in the arrest and recovery of narcotics.

Reardon and Valentine were due to be arraigned at Lowell District Court on March 17, 2015.

The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center at 978-851-7373. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Tip Line at 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov.