Man Arrested in Mass and Cass Area on Drug Charges
On July 21, 2026, Boston Police arrested Brandon Hamler, 37, of Mattapan, in the Mass and Cass area following an investigation into drug law violations. The arrest occurred after officers observed suspected drug transactions in a gas station parking lot…

Boston, MA, July 22, 2026 —
Boston, MA – July 21, 2026 – Boston Police apprehended Brandon Hamler, a 37-year-old resident of Mattapan, in the city’s Mass and Cass area on Tuesday. The arrest is connected to an ongoing investigation into alleged drug law violations.
According to police reports, officers observed what they suspected to be drug transactions taking place within a gas station parking lot located on Southampton Street. Following these observations, Hamler was taken into custody.
During the arrest, officers reportedly found Hamler in possession of substances believed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, and Adderall. He is now facing several charges related to drug trafficking and distribution.
Hamler is scheduled to be arraigned at Roxbury District Court. The specific date for the arraignment was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.