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JetBlue Pilot Arrested In Boston Heroin Bust
July 21, 2014 11:49 AM
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BOSTON (CBS) ? A JetBlue pilot was one of six people arrested by Boston Police in a drug deal near Boston Common over the weekend, investigators said Monday.
Police told WBZ-TV John Manwaring, 42, of Maitland, Florida, was arrested Sunday evening on a charge of possession of alleged heroin.
Officers said he was one of several people involved in drug transactions in an alley near 75 Boylston Street, near the Green Line MBTA stop.
Investigators say Manwaring told them he was a pilot for JetBlue.
The airline confirmed that and sent this statement to WBZ-TV Monday:
?We are aware of the allegations and are prepared to cooperate fully with the authorities. The crewmember in question was removed from duty last night pending the outcome of the investigation. In compliance with all FAA and DOT regulations and requirements, JetBlue has in place a rigorous drug testing program for crewmembers that includes a strict ?no tolerance? program.?
WBZ-TV has also reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for comment.
A woman with Manwaring, Jennifer Robinson, 31, of Boston, was also arrested and charged with possession of alleged heroin, police said.
The other four arrested, according to police, were:
Braulio Valentin, 34, of Worcester. He?s charged with distribution of heroin and trespassing.
Pedo Davilo, 36, of Boston. He?s charged with distribution of heroin and possession of cocaine.
Gerardo Puchales, 26, of Boston. He?s was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine within 1,000 yards of a school and trespassing.
Abraham Ayala-Garcia, 31, was charged with trespassing.
Police said all six people will be arraigned Monday in Boston Municipal Court.
JetBlue Pilot Arrested In Boston Heroin Bust
July 21, 2014 11:49 AM
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BOSTON (CBS) ? A JetBlue pilot was one of six people arrested by Boston Police in a drug deal near Boston Common over the weekend, investigators said Monday.
Police told WBZ-TV John Manwaring, 42, of Maitland, Florida, was arrested Sunday evening on a charge of possession of alleged heroin.
Officers said he was one of several people involved in drug transactions in an alley near 75 Boylston Street, near the Green Line MBTA stop.
Investigators say Manwaring told them he was a pilot for JetBlue.
The airline confirmed that and sent this statement to WBZ-TV Monday:
?We are aware of the allegations and are prepared to cooperate fully with the authorities. The crewmember in question was removed from duty last night pending the outcome of the investigation. In compliance with all FAA and DOT regulations and requirements, JetBlue has in place a rigorous drug testing program for crewmembers that includes a strict ?no tolerance? program.?
WBZ-TV has also reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for comment.
A woman with Manwaring, Jennifer Robinson, 31, of Boston, was also arrested and charged with possession of alleged heroin, police said.
The other four arrested, according to police, were:
Braulio Valentin, 34, of Worcester. He?s charged with distribution of heroin and trespassing.
Pedo Davilo, 36, of Boston. He?s charged with distribution of heroin and possession of cocaine.
Gerardo Puchales, 26, of Boston. He?s was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine within 1,000 yards of a school and trespassing.
Abraham Ayala-Garcia, 31, was charged with trespassing.
Police said all six people will be arraigned Monday in Boston Municipal Court.