Major Drug Bust Shakes Up Massachusetts’s Dem Governor’s Office

A staffer for Massachusetts Democrat Governor Maura Healey faces charges for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm.

Lamar Cook of Springfield is accused of trafficking 200 or more grams of cocaine and illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.

“The Governor’s Office has been made aware of the arrest of an employee, Lamar Cook,” a Healy spokesman told NBC 10 Boston.

“The conduct that occurred here is unacceptable and represents a major breach of the public trust. Mr. Cook has been terminated from his position effective immediately. This criminal investigation is ongoing, and our administration will work with law enforcement to assist them in their work,” the statement added.

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According to the Hampden District Attorney’s office, there’s an “ongoing and active” investigation going on by state authorities and Homeland Security Investigations into cocaine trafficking in Springfield, which started when authorities came across two packages at the Hotel UMass in Amherst with “suspected cocaine” inside.

In addition, authorities seized 9 kilograms of the drug on Saturday while busting a “controlled delivery operation” at the Springfield State Office Building, where Cook, 45, worked. Authorities searched the building with a warrant on Monday.

However, the Hampden DA’s office said in a press release that there could be “additional charges” as part of the Hotel UMass seizure of the 13 kilograms of cocaine.

Cook pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Thursday and faces another hearing on Friday, according to WWLP.

“Eight kilos?? Whoa. That’s a LOT of dope,” Fox News Contributor and law enforcement expert Paul Mauro posted to X.

The arrest sparked criticism of the governor.

“A top aide to Gov. Maura Healey is a drug trafficker. This is beyond shocking. This is a reflection not just on our governor and her failed leadership and management skills, but on our entire state, and we shouldn’t tolerate it. Gov. Healey owes Massachusetts an explanation,” Brian Shortsleeve, a Republican running for governor in Massachusetts, posted on X.

Healey came under fire last year for refusing to comply with President Donald Trump’s deportation orders.