Holyoke police arrest two Holyoke women in drug raid; 6 pounds of marijuana found

Sasha Rivera-Quinones, of 43 West Court, and Katiria Natal, of South Summer Street, were found in possession of 6 pounds of marijuana,

HOLYOKE - Following a search warrant being served Wednesday at 43 West Court by Holyoke and state police and the U.S. postal inspector, Sasha Rivera-Quinones, of 43 West Court, and Katiria Natal, of South Summer Street, found in possession of 6 pounds of marijuana, were charged with possession of a Class D drug, possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to violate drug law, Lt. Matthew Moriary said.

Subsequent to the arrests of Rivera-Quinones and Natal information was gained regarding the Lyman Terrace area which resulted in the following arrests, according to Moriarty:

• Ruth Cintron, of Chicopee, charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and possession of a Class A drug;


• Carlos Pizarro, of Springfield, charged with carrying a dangerous weapon/breach of the peace while armed and possession of a Class B drug;


• Joseph Theroux, of Leeds, charged with possession of a Class A drug and possession of a Class A drug with intent to distribute, resisting arrest and destruction of property over $250;


• Kyle Itterly, of Northampton, charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Chief James Neiswanger had received numerous complaints pertaining to narcotic violations from citizens and business owners in the Lyman Terrace area. Complaints have also been received via TEXT-A-TIP and personal phone calls made to the Narcotics Division, Moriarty said. 