5 Facing Charges Following Drug Bust at Worcester Apartment

Police discovered cocaine, heroin, clonipine and large amounts of cash at apartment

Five people are facing numerous charges following a drug bust at an apartment in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Police said following a months long investigation, a search warrant was obtained Friday for an apartment on Ward Street.

When officers arrived, no one initially answered the door. As officers entered the apartment, police said several people tried fleeing the scene but were apprehended.

Inside the apartment, police discovered cocaine, heroin, clonipine and large amounts of cash in the possession of some people at the scene.

In a further search of the apartment, police found 72 Quetiapine pills, 10 Morphine pills, 7 Cyproheptadine pills, and 4 Clonazepam pills. Authorities also discovered drug paraphernalia and packaging materials such as scales, blenders and grinders.

In addition, police discovered a loaded semiautomatic firearm and two additional loaded handguns.

Police arrested Comal Warburton, 33, of Worcester; Dwarn Dean, 40, of Rosedale, NY; Thuthut Tran, 30, of Worcester; Paige Quinn, 23, of Fitchburg; and Jennifer Ruccio, 18, of Worcester.

All five face numerous drug charges while Warburton also faces weapons charges. They are scheduled to be arraigned Monday at the Worcester County District Courthouse.

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