By Jim Clark

The Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit’s ongoing narcotic investigation of alleged illegal drug activity occurring within the North Street Housing Development complex and adjacent park / playground area yielded positive results last week when a suspected dealer was caught in a sting operation implemented by the Department, police said.

According to reports, suspected drug dealer Steca “Stecks” Thelemaque, 21, of Medford, was contacted by undercover officers and a meeting was arranged. Surveillance of the pre-designated meet location was then established.

As Thelemaque arrived at the agreed to meeting place he was confronted by investigating officers. A search of Thelemaque’s person was conducted, even as the man resisted, and a quantity of pills, a brown powdery substance believed to be heroin, and a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine was allegedly found in his possession. Additionally, a knife was reportedly confiscated by police.

Thelemaque was arrested and charged with drug violation near a school or park, violation of city ordinance possession of a dangerous weapon, possession to distribute a drug, and resisting arrest.