Crime & Safety

Worcester Man Faces Crack Cocaine Distribution Charge

Police said officers found eight small bags of crack cocaine while searching the 44-year-old.

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester man was arrested Monday after police stopped him for driving with a suspended license, police said.

Johnathan Rome, 44, was taken into custody at about 11 a.m. Aug. 11 after officers determined he was operating a vehicle with a suspended license, according to Worcester police.

Officers found eight small bags of crack cocaine while searching Rome, police said.

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Rome was charged with distribution of a Class B substance, possession of a Class B substance and operating after suspension.

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