Four charged in Franklin drug bust

FRANKLIN — Four people are facing charges after a two-month investigation of narcotics distribution within the borough.
Troy Cooper, 35, of Franklin was charged with multiple counts of possession of crack cocaine and distribution of crack cocaine. Bail was set at $25,000 with no 10 percent option.
Jamie Ezzo, 36, of Hamburg was charged with multiple counts of possession of methadone, and distribution of methadone. Ezzo also was charged with child neglect. Bail was set at $20,000 with no 10 percent option.
Curtis Ezzo, 37, of Hamburg was charged for possession of methadone and distribution of methadone. Ezzo also was charged with child neglect. Bail was set at $10,000 with no ten percent option.
Stephen Colacurcio, 35, of Andover was charged withi possession of crack cocaine and distribution of crack cocaine. Colacurcio was also found to be in possession of amphetamine compounds at the time of his arrest. Bail was set at $15,000 with no 10 percent option.
They were all sent to the Susse Couonty Jail.
Those charged with distribution were alleged to have an undisclosed amount of crack cocaine and other forms of a controlled dangerous substance ready and packaged for sale. In some cases, hundreds of dollars of crack were seized.
Other local agencies assisted during various parts of the investigation including The Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may follow.