Boston Police Arrest Man on Drug Trafficking Charges
Officers from the Boston Police Department's Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST) arrested Steven Poillucci, 32, of Roxbury, on drug trafficking charges near the intersection of Island and Gerard Street. The arrest followed a 9-1-1 call reporting a man with a…
Boston, MA, August 20, 2026 —
A Roxbury man has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses following an investigation by the Boston Police Department’s Neighborhood Engagement Safety Team (NEST).
Steven Poillucci, 32, of Roxbury, was taken into custody near the intersection of Island and Gerard Street. The arrest was prompted by a 9-1-1 call that reported an individual carrying a substantial quantity of illegal substances.
During the encounter, officers discovered Poillucci in possession of a significant amount of cash, as well as several types of drugs including fentanyl, crack cocaine, and K2.
Poillucci is now facing multiple charges, including trafficking of cocaine and fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute class C substances. The Boston Police Department has not provided further details regarding the exact quantities of the drugs seized or the specific amount of cash found.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
