Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s office confirmed Wednesday morning that one of her staffers has been fired following his arrest.
“The Governor’s Office has been made aware of the arrest of an employee, Lamar Cook, a spokesperson for Healey said in a statement. “The conduct that occurred here is unacceptable and represents a major breach of the public trust. Mr. Cook has been terminated from his position effective immediately. This criminal investigation is ongoing, and our administration will work with law enforcement to assist them in their work.”
According to MassLive, Cook is facing charges of cocaine trafficking after 8 kilos of cocaine were delivered to him at the State Offfice Building in Springfield on Saturday. According to the state website, Cook served as the governor’s western Massachusetts deputy director in Springfield. He has reportedly served in that role since April of 2023.
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