Juror arrested in US for drug possession

A Massachusetts woman was arrested during a lunch break from jury duty after police allegedly found a large amount of heroin …

A Massachusetts woman was arrested during a lunch break from jury duty after police allegedly found a large amount of heroin and cocaine on her.

Mrs Leslie Ronayne was in a restaurant opposite Worcester Courthouse with her husband, John, when police reportedly found 181 bags of heroin on them.

Mrs Ronayne is also alleged to have had four ounces of cocaine.

They were charged with the possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession with intent to distribute within 100 feet of a park.

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Mrs Ronayne was also charged with possession of cocaine,.

Police spokesman Mr Keith Benway said they received a tip-off about two people acting suspiciously in the restaurant. The pair are due to appear in Central District Court.

AFP