Massachusetts State Troopers arrest two after locating gun and drugs on motor vehicle stop

Just after 10 p.m. on April 16th, Trooper Joseph Diliegro was on patrol traveling on Lowell Street in Andover when his attention was drawn to a Volvo station wagon with a defective exhaust system. He followed the vehicle for a short time and observed it cross the lane markings causing him to activate his blue lights and stop the Volvo.

After stopping the vehicle, Trooper Diliegro walked up to the driver’s side window noticing the two occupants frantically attempting to hide something. He asked the driver, identified as CAMERON GEESLIN, 22, of South Berwick, Maine, to roll the window down so he could speak with them. Trooper Diliegro asked if there were any weapons in the vehicle, to which GEESLIN admitted he was carrying a knife. For his safety, Trooper Diliegro had GEESLIN exit the vehicle and while doing so noticed a pistol in his waistband. It was determined GEESLIN did not possess a valid license to carry firearms and was immediately handcuffed then placed in the rear of Trooper Diliegro’s cruiser. The pistol was a 9mm Mauser loaded with a total of 14 rounds of ammunition.

It was also discovered GEESLIN had approximately 3 grams of a powdery substance believed to be Fentanyl.

Trooper Matthew McDermott and officers from Andover Police Department then arrived on scene to assist Trooper Diliegro. They approached the vehicle again to speak with the passenger, who initially provided a false name, but was eventually identified as EDWIN HUNT, 29, of Somersworth, New Hampshire.

It was discovered on scene that HUNT had an active warrant issued by Lowell District Court for criminal charges and he was taken into custody as well. HUNT was issued a citation for Failing to Wear a Seatbelt, he was not charged with any new criminal offenses.

Both men were transported to the Andover Barracks for booking where bail was set at $20,000 for GEESLIN and denied for HUNT. They were transported to Lawrence District Court the following morning.

GEESLIN was charged with the following:

1. Motor Vehicle Equipment Violation;
2. Marked Lanes Violation;
3. Possession of a Class A Drug;
4. Possession of Ammunition Without FID Card;
5. Carrying a Loaded Firearm; and
6. Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device.