Hudson police arrest Natick man for cocaine trafficking

HUDSON – A Natick man was arrested by the Hudson Police Department after officers allegedly found cocaine in his vehicle.

According to the ministry, on Wednesday, May 29, around 4:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of ​​Pope Street to search for a vehicle that was driving erratically.

Officers Cam O'Toole and Jason Hatstat responded and observed the vehicle traveling on Main Street. They allegedly noticed violations and stopped the vehicle.

During the traffic stop, officers said they saw drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle and asked the driver – Oliver Aylward, 28, of Natick – to exit the vehicle. They then searched Aylward and his vehicle, and officers discovered drug paraphernalia, a scale, $2,300 in cash, more than two grams of fentanyl and 24 grams of cocaine.

Officers James Downing and Brennan Grimley assisted in the investigation.

Aylward was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters to be recorded, fingerprinted and photographed.

Aylward was arraigned in Marlborough District Court on charges of trafficking cocaine, possession of a Class A substance and motor vehicle equipment violations.

“I am proud of the work our officers do every day to keep our community safe,” said Chief Richard DiPersio.