A tip from a concerned citizen led to a drug arrest in the Swifts Beach section of Wareham on Monday, June 11, according to a police press release.

Wareham detectives arrested 41-year-old Joeyna Barber of 173 Swifts Beach Road for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, police said.

Police said that, after getting the citizen tip, they conducted a motor vehicle stop in which Barber provided a false name and false identification.

Police said they subsequently learned that Barber was operating the vehicle after suspension of her license.

Barber was transported to the station, where 14 small baggies containing heroin and two yet-to-be-identified pills were located on her person during booking procedures, police said.

Barber was charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class A substance (heroin), possession of a Class B substance (opiates), operating after suspension, providing a false name, and speeding.

Wareham Police Chief Richard Stanley commended the actions of concerned citizens who aid the Wareham Police Department in ending the illegal activities of drug users in Wareham.

Citizens are encouraged to send tips to the Wareham Police Department by using the Text-A-Tip program on the Wareham Police Department website at http://www.warehampolice.com, by calling the WPD anonymous tip line at (508) 291-2300, or by calling the Detective Division directly at (508) 295-1206.