On August 25, 2022 at approximately 12:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District arrested Jennifer Shaker, 33, of Lewiston, Maine at the MBTA's South Station Bus Terminal. Shaker was found to be in possession of over 20 grams (Trafficking weight) of what is believed to be Heroin and almost 2 grams of what is believed to be Cocaine. Shaker allegedly had the controlled narcotics in her travel bag which she left unattended in the buses' bathroom. When Shaker came to claim her bag she was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
