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On Monday, September 11th at approximately 11:30 am, Wareham Police Department detectives executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at the home of 31 year old Mario Ogletree and 28 year old Christine Quinn located at #2 Cranberry Lane in Wareham. The search warrant was the culmination of a weeks long investigation regarding sales of heroin from the address by Mr. Ogletree and Ms. Quinn, both of whom are currently on bail related to charges stemming from previous criminal drug charges.
At the time of entry into the home, Christine Quinn attempted to run from officers, while Mario Ogletree was located in his bedroom and briefly struggled with detectives while attempting to conceal drugs. During the struggle, Mr. Ogletree dropped four plastic bags containing heroin before being placed into custody.
With assistance provided by narcotics detection trained K-9 units from the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department and the Mass. Dept. of Corrections, a large amount of narcotics and related paraphernalia was found in Mr. Ogletree’s bedroom, along with approximately $4,500 cash found in various locations throughout the room. Over 38 grams of heroin, 5 grams of cocaine, Suboxone strips, and approximately 40 unidentified pills were recovered throughout the room, along with “cutting” agents, plastic bags, cell phones, and a digital scale that was located in Mr. Ogletree’s vehicle.
Also seized during the execution of the search warrant were over 260 pairs of men’s and women’s sneakers and shoes, most of which were new, or collector’s items. At this time, detectives estimate the shoe collection to be worth approximately $50,000.
Mario Ogletree and Christine Quinn were arrested by Wareham PD detectives and charged with trafficking over 300 grams of heroin in May 2017.
Mr. Ogletree and Ms. Quinn were arrested at the scene and charged with the following criminal charges: (Mr. Ogletree was also charged with Resisting Arrest)
1. Trafficking Heroin Over 36 Grams
2. Possession Class B Substance With Intent to Distribute (Cocaine)
3. Possession of Class B Substance (Suboxone)
4. Possession of Class C Substance (Clonazepam)
5. Possession of Class E Substance with Intent to Distribute (Amphetamine)
Mr. Ogletree and Ms. Quinn were scheduled to be arraigned on the charges today at Wareham District Court.
