Mass. Man Bagged on Driving, Drug Charges

MERRIMACK, NH – A minor traffic stop on the Daniel Webster Highway yesterday led to a number of charges against a Massachusetts man, according to a police report.

Lawrence J. Doucette, 43, of Lawrence Street in Lowell, MA, was arrested on June 13, 2016, and charged with operating after suspension, possession of marijuana, and transportation of drugs.

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At just after 6:15 p.m. yesterday, an officer stopped a minivan for “a minor motor vehicle infraction” on the Daniel Webster Highway, according to a report.

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The officer spoke to the driver – Doucette – and learned that he had a suspended Massachusetts driver’s license due to a default court summons and was placed under arrest.

“While still at the scene, a small amount of marijuana was found to be inside the Chrysler Town and Country,” according to Sgt. Gregory Walters of the Merrimack Police Department.

The charges were added to Doucette’s docket, he was processed and released, and he’s due in court on Aug. 4, to answer to the charges, according to Walters.