Did Selectman Lou Cimaglia say that Wilmington doesn't have a massive drug problem?

If he did hes a liar

So was the girl ok?

Was the girl ok?

Finally he is in jail! How did she get in front of the house????

Good way to treat your girlfriend! He must love that one the most.

"You really can’t charge her because you cannot be in possession of drugs when it’s inside your body,” said Desmond. “It’s inside her at that point, so it comes down to a matter of how do you prove it? " ....
I think when something is in your body, you basically 'possess' it. And you prove it when you treat her for an overdose. Goofy interpretation of the law.

That is the second time in the last month he has been arrested. Time for them to move out of the neighborhood.

I am not trying to pass judgement. That house is part of a low income housing program. The mother was arrested a few weeks back on a different charge. There are many young children who live in that neighborhood that do not need to be exposed to continuing issues.

I agree with you Laura. I, too have young children, and if this was going on in my neighborhood I would want it dealt with too. And Melissa, you stated that their is not a massive drug problem in Wilmington.... well unfortunately you are wrong. Heroin is the drug of choice for many of our teenagers and young adults. It is cheap and easily accessible. Many of our neighboring towns are dealing with these same issues. It is deadly and extremely dangerous. Once these young kids get hooked its a lifelong struggle that often ends tragically. We, as a community, cannot close our eyes to this problem.

You all have your facts wrong, the mother was never arrested ?That is all just talk from the Nosey neighbors causing drama, if your really so conceded about the high percentage of drug addicts in this town , than do something other than bash the addicts. And he was arrested on charges cause of his girlfriend being drunk and saying he hit her, when he didn't. I would know considering I'm his girlfriend. Wilmington has soooo many heroin addicts in this town it's disgusting, it's an epidemic and they need help not jail it's not going to help. Why he was arrested and they aren't looking for the drug dealers makes no sence. It's in all the neighborhoods, and he's not the only one on that street who's had drug issues and overdoses. someone died on king st 3 years ago and there was another overdose a few weeks back. You people should stop blaming the drug addicts because you don't understand, it could happen to your kids. The deals are who should be getting arrested! It's not going to stop unless they take the heroin out of the streets.

My apologies. I agree that this is a bigger issue for the town. I hope that the dealers are caught and that the users get the help that they need.

i knew this kid was gonna get busted at one point it was only a matter of time!

Busted for what? Being a drug addict. He needs treatment not jail or people bashing him on this site

Its wrong to Even attempt at blaming the victim in this situation. She probably would of died if she had not made it out of that house as she did. Wilmington has a terrible
Problem with heroin and the police arresting people involved in an overdose just makes it so the young adults are mOre scared to call 912 for help when they really need it because they are in fear for themselves too.

Put blame where it should be!!!! Why are there drugs in the home...parents should pay more attention knowing that he has and has had ongoing issues for a very long time....

Every time I turn around I hear of someone on/using drugs in Wilmington. How do we get some help?

What you should be saying is no more ,the young adults in this town are polluting are young children, what consequences are enforced on these parasites. If its ok. by law that an 18 year old be allowed to hang with and pray on 13 year olds and so on, where is the help for the young kids and the parents who suffer because of parasites like him!!!!

I have lived in wilmington for 46 yrs it does have a very bad dug problem its like living in the city,its just sad.

Lets see the girl was shooting up in.her car not the house you didntknow that how come you havent looked around your neighborhood to much laura as your.street has a few more addicts and thats a fact. Lets hope your children dont get.caught up in this drug epidemic. Now the mother is agood mom . She has not been arrested, she has been trying to help her son. He has a illness, and addiction is an illness just like alcoholism, should we remove them from the neighborhood too? If your really in fear for your children you should really get educated on addiction problems. Its a long hard battle to overcome. How would you feel if your child became a addict? What would you do? Addicts are lost souls trying to find thier way back. They are scared troubled lost souls. Maybe you should have a heart. - C. Thomas

He is a parasite a predator and a women beater, the Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Wrong he does hang and do drugs with younger people, known fact. Shame on any adult he lives with to just allow any of this to go on!!!!! Look at the situation.....Yes, drugs are in this neighborhood thanks to a particular house long roots back, seen same things go on daily, and on it goes...No he did not always live here either, maybe he should go back where he came from!!! Actually maybe staying in jail would be a blessing in disguise for all!!!!

WOW, some of these comments shock me! Being addicted to drugs has a HUGE affect on a HUMAN's brain. It takes over the addicts brain. Do your research people! My sister has struggled with being an addict for 12 years (and I didnt grow up in Wilmington..she lives on the North Shore). It's an epidemic. I find it hard to hear that some of you think that it is the parents FAULT. People become addicts for so many reasons. Either they dont feel good about themselves, past history of life events, or like my sister she got into a car accident and was prescribed oxy..which spiraled and heroin become her drug....It is very hard to watch someone you love be an addict and never get better. There needs to be more education about what it can do to you and all the people you love if you decide to use. Please educate yourselves before you judge. I no longer have a relationship with her, but still love and prayer for her everyday.

Of course addiction is a disease but for any parent to allow what comes with it into their home is a disgrace on their part. ( drugs in the home ) Why not just serve it up, especially when you have younger siblings in the home. I am educated and very aware and for the people who find themselves in this situation due to serious injury I do feel for, as for the willing tell me why I should ? It is awful to watch but when you choose to allow it in you're home , well I guess you reap what you sew. You say I have no idea what goes on in that home, think again. It is by far no big secret!!!!! I do not have sympathy for anyone who allows this parasitic lifestyle into there home and allows it to go on for years. Neighbors may not be so nosey if the drama wasn't right in front of them!!!

J

They should not arrest him. next time someone over doses the cops will not be called because the person who is most likely as high as the over doser will be afraid he or she will be arrrested. The should take him to a rehab

to all who posted on this issue. It is no surprice to a lot of Wilmington residents about the drugs in this town. He has been in detaox for drugs and has been arrested for some other things. Yes maybe as parents we do turn a blind eye to what our kids do but it doesnt make her a bad mom. As far as the girl friend goes you are only 17 and before you met him he has had a temper and a drug problem now he has turned you in to a user. King street has lost a great kid 3 years ago over drugs its in this town and in every town.

Ok where do you get he turned her in to a drug user? Girl friend had been in rehab and was a run away on more than one time does some drugs .and this was before they became girl freind and boy freind . They hooked up hanging with the same kids. What does a temper have to do with using.

everyone here is pritty stupid you all know nothing you live in a sucluded suburban town...get off the computer!!

if anyone knew what they were talking about they would know this was bound to happen kids have been junkies sence 9th grade

Just a dad every thing i said was true.i know my facts.never broke a girls face get real.he has been in rehabs yes.he has never turned any one into a user. You should take your own advice . Why people have to trash this kid is awful.he has a drug problem .he needs a strong program. What if this was your kid .

I have to agree addiction is a disease and these kids need help and we as a town need to do something before more kids become victims.
That being said, Mumsie and Dershalll you blame the dealers? Turn them in then! As far as nosey neighbors? Stop leaving your used needles on the ground and they may stop caring so much about what you do. Their issue is that you are endangering them and their families now.

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