Member of Democrat Governor of Massachusetts Staff Busted for Cocaine after Sending Shipments to State Office Building

A member of Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s staff is off the job after prosecutors say detectives intercepted a 17-pound cocaine delivery at a state office building where he worked.

Governor Maura Healey is a Democrat, of course. pic.twitter.com/jv4KE7uMuD

— Just Jen R𝕏 🫡🇺🇸 (@JustJenRX) October 29, 2025

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One of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's staff members was charged with trafficking cocaine and has been terminated from his position.

LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, was arrested Tuesday and is facing charges that include cocaine trafficking, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Investigators said they seized multiple parcels containing a combined total of about 21 kilograms of suspected cocaine, including about 8 kilograms that were intercepted on Saturday during a "controlled delivery operation" in Springfield, according to the Hampden District Attorney's Office.

The delivery took place at 436 Dwight St., the Springfield State Office Building, where Cook was employed, officials said. Investigators executed a search warrant of the suspect's former office within the building on Monday.

The investigation stems from two prior seizures conducted by law enforcement earlier this month, officials said. On Oct. 10, investigators intercepted and searched two suspicious packages at Hotel UMass in Amherst, which were found to contain about 13 kilograms of suspected cocaine, officials said.

Evidence collected during that operation was consistent with the narcotics recovered during the most recent controlled delivery in Springfield, officials said.

The investigation into the UMass seizure remains ongoing and may result in additional charges related to the prior shipments in Hampshire County.

Cook is the deputy director of the governor's Western Massachusetts office in Springfield. In that position, he serves as the governor's liaison for the region.

Cook is a co-founder of the Back to School Brighter Initiative, which provides children in Springfield a fresh start to their academic year with free haircuts, backpacks and school supplies and has served as director of Hotel UMass.

Can you believe this. Looks to me like Gov. Healey is up to her neck in this. Using the Governor's office as a shipment and distribution point? What the Hell is going on in this country? MAGA!

Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly… pic.twitter.com/36Msn00S2O

— Brian Butcher (@BrianBu25828007) October 29, 2025

… linked to state office building LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.