Cambridge Police & Regional Agencies Make Arrest, Seize Illegal Firearm & $100K+ Of Drugs

Members of the Cambridge Police Special Investigations Unit, along with the United States DEA New England Field Division, the Worcester Tactical Diversion Squad, and the Boston office of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, arrested a Cambridge resident yesterday and seized one illegal firearm, numerous rounds of ammunition and more than $100,000 worth of drugs.

A search warrant was executed at 39 Inman Street, Apartment 1 in Cambridge, the home of 24-year-old Marcus Bonnenberg. The search resulted in the seizure of 65.5 grams of cocaine,1.2 kilos of Ethylone, 1.2 kilos of Methalone, 16 perforated tabs of LSD, 20.7 ounces of marijuana, a 9mm Ruger firearm and ammunition, computers, drug paraphernalia and other items.

Bonnenberg was arrested and will be facing arraignment in Cambridge District Court on a number of offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card
• Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
• Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
• Failure to Secure a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
• Three (3) counts of  Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class C Substance (Ethylone, Xanax, and Diazepam) 
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Substance (Marijuana)
• Trafficking in Cocaine
• Two (2) counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance (Methylone and LSD)

“This was a tremendous collaborative effort that led to a standout arrest and a large volume of drugs and an illegal firearm,” said Deputy Superintendent Steven DeMarco.  “We are extremely pleased with the results and the fact that this arrest will make our City that much safer.”

The investigation remains ongoing. The details contained above are allegations. The suspect is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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