Middlesex Sheriff Sergeant Arrested For Dealing Cocaine

WOBURN (CBS) — A sergeant with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department has been arrested for allegedly receiving cocaine from an undercover state trooper.

Michael Dell’Isola, 51, of Somerville, was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with trafficking cocaine.

Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian said the department received an anonymous tip alleging Dell’Isola was dealing drugs.

Dell’Isola has worked for the sheriff’s office for 28 years. He is currently suspended pending the outcome of the case.

Dell’Isola is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Woburn District Court.