Wareham police had a busy evening last Tuesday, arresting five individuals in two unrelated incidents that culminated investigations into numerous burglary and drug offenses.

Police arrested 31-year-old Christopher Franklin of High St., Wareham, who fled when confronted by an alert employee of Zecco Marine, #2 Ware Ave, Wareham. Over the past three weeks, numerous boats in winter storage at the business had broken into, resulting in the theft of over $25,000 worth of marine electronics, fishing gear and t.v. and stereo equipment.  The business owners initiated around-the-clock surveillance of the facility, and the employee was suspicious when Franklin appeared wearing black clothing and carrying a duffle bag.  Franklin is charged with  receiving stolen property over $250, possession of burglarious instruments and trespassing.

The Wareham Police Department is appealing to the public to be on the lookout for anyone selling marine electronics or fishing gear at unrealistically low prices. Citizens with any information can call the Wareham Police at 508-295-1212 or the Tip Line at 508-291-2300

In an unrelated incident, Wareham Police Detectives with assistance from Southeast Mass Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) arrested four individuals after a search at #33 Red Wing Mobile Home Park revealed numerous illegal prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Dennis Fahey, 40, the homeowner, was charged with Possession of Class B Cocaine.  Zachary Moreira, 23, of Palmer St. New Bedford has been charged with Possession of Class B Percocet and Possession of Class B Suboxone.  Raul Medina, 24, of Pleasantview Ave., Fall River, and John Thomas, 41, of Mulberry St., Brockton, were arrested on outstanding default warrants issued by New Bedford District Court.