2 Men Accused Of Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine In Worcester

WORCESTER, MA — Two men are facing charges following a police investigation into complaints of open-air drug dealing in Worcester.

Zachary Bailey, 38, and Darryl Ekeh, 37, were charged after vice detectives observed the men conducting a street-level drug transaction near Pleasant and Merrick Streets on Wednesday, the Worcester Police Department said.

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Detectives stopped Bailey after the transaction and found him carrying multiple bags of crack cocaine and fentanyl, according to police.

Ekeh ran when detectives approached him and was caught while attempting to climb a large fence on Merrick Street, police said.

A search of Ekeh's cross-body bag uncovered approximately 110 grams of purple fentanyl and 18 grams of crack cocaine, both packaged for sale, according to police. Detectives also seized $2,882.

Ekeh was charged with trafficking between 100 and 199 grams of fentanyl, trafficking between 18 and 36 grams of cocaine, distributing cocaine and distributing fentanyl.

Bailey was charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Police said he also had an outstanding arrest warrant.

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