By George P. Hassett

A Boston man who used a Dana Street home to sell crack cocaine in the East Somerville area was arrested this week, police said

Franklyn McLaughlin, 23, of 25 Theodore St., Boston, was arrested April 16 on Perkins Street and charged with possession to distribute a class B drug, assault and battery on a police officer, drug violation near a school or park and resisting arrest.

Police followed McLaughlin as he entered and exited the Sullivan Square train station and confronted him on Perkins Street. McLaughlin allegedly pushed an officer as he tried to flee but was placed into custody. Police allegedly found three bags of crack from McLaughlin.