Crime & Safety

Malden Police Arrest Alleged Drug Dealer

The alleged dealer had crack cocaine and Percocet pills on him, police said.

Malden Police arrested an alleged drug dealer Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Cross and Henry streets after an investigation.

Purcy B. Brice, 37, of 330 Salem St., No. 6, Malden, was charged with possession to distribute a Class B drug (crack cocaine), distribution of a Class B drug (crack cocaine), possession of a Class B drug (Percocet pills) and a drug violation within 100 feet of a park or playground (Lincoln Commons).

Police said they found drugs and several hundred dollars in cash on Brice.

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