State police seize $57,000 in arrest of Wareham man
A Wareham man was arrested on drug charges and had $57,000 seized by state troopers after a traffic stop yesterday, according to state police.
John McMahon Jr., 29, of Wareham was pulled over by Trooper Russell Patenaude from the Massachusetts State Police Bourne Barracks traveling westbound on Route 25 in Bourne at 5 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Police said as a result of the stop and subsequent investigation, McMahon was placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana, drug paraphernalia and just over $57,000 in cash, which was seized by the state police.
McMahon will be arraigned Thursday in Falmouth District Court on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs, possession of Class D narcotics with intent to distribute, and a marked lanes violation.