A staffer for Democratic Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was arrested and charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of cocaine by state authorities.
LaMar Cook, 45, who served as deputy director of Healey’s western Massachusetts office since 2023, was charged with trafficking over 200 grams of cocaine, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced Wednesday.
🚨 BOMBSHELL: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s top aide CAUGHT trafficking 46+ POUNDS of cocaine into MASSACHUSETTS STATE OFFICE BUILDING!
Packages addressed to LaMar Cook (Healey’s Western MA deputy director) intercepted with 21+ KILOS of coke.
Fired instantly.
Pleaded… pic.twitter.com/jBZtegJBSe
— Publius (@OcrazioCornPop) October 30, 2025
Authorities said Cook was taken into custody Tuesday during a traffic stop, three days after investigators carried out a controlled delivery operation of eight kilograms of cocaine to the Springfield State Office Building, where Cook worked.
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According to the district attorney’s office, multiple parcels totaling roughly 21 kilograms of cocaine have been seized by Massachusetts State Police as part of the ongoing investigation into Cook.
Additional parcels containing about 13 kilograms of the drug were previously recovered at the Hotel UMass in Amherst, where Cook had been employed before joining the governor’s office.
“Evidence collected during that operation was consistent with the narcotics recovered during the most recent controlled delivery in Springfield,” Gulluni said in a statement.
Cook was arraigned Wednesday in Springfield District Court and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
His bail was set at $25,000.
A LinkedIn profile under Cook’s name described his duties as serving as a key liaison between the state government and western Massachusetts.
“In this role, I effectively manage and coordinate government initiatives and policies in 4 counties,” the profile stated.
Following the arrest, a spokesperson for Governor Healey confirmed that Cook had been terminated from his position.
“The governor’s office has been made aware of the arrest of an employee, Lamar Cook. The conduct that occurred here is unacceptable and represents a major breach of the public trust,” the statement said.
“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.”
District Attorney Gulluni said Cook’s arrest followed weeks of coordinated surveillance operations and investigative work by the Massachusetts State Police and local law enforcement agencies.
The drugs were discovered after authorities tracked suspicious packages and intercepted shipments believed to be linked to Cook.
The Springfield State Office Building, where the controlled delivery occurred, houses several state agencies and is a hub for western Massachusetts government operations.
Investigators said no other state employees have been charged in connection with the case, but the probe remains active.
Cook’s arrest drew swift reaction from political figures across Massachusetts, including Republicans challenging Healey in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Mike Kennealy, a Republican former state official, criticized Healey’s administration on X, writing, “Healey has lost control of every aspect of her administration. When I’m Governor, we’ll clean up the mess that Maura Healey created.”
I’m not making this up – a Healey staffer allegedly had eight kilos of cocaine delivered to the Western Mass Governors office.
Healey has lost control of every aspect of her administration.
When I’m Governor, we’ll clean up the mess that Maura Healey created. pic.twitter.com/wf11gPCBVm
— Mike Kennealy for Governor (@MikeKennealy) October 29, 2025
Brian Shortsleeve, former head of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, also condemned the incident.
“A top aide to Gov. Maura Healey is a drug trafficker. This is beyond shocking,” he wrote.
“This is a reflection not just on our governor and her failed leadership and management skills, but on our entire state, and we shouldn’t tolerate it. Gov. Healey owes Massachusetts an explanation.”
A top aide to Gov. Maura Healey is a drug trafficker. This is beyond shocking. This is a reflection not just on our governor and her failed leadership and management skills, but on our entire state, and we shouldn’t tolerate it. Gov. Healey owes Massachusetts an explanation.…
— Brian Shortsleeve for Massachusetts (@ShortsleeveMA) October 29, 2025
Authorities have not released further details on whether additional arrests are expected.
Cook remains free on bail pending a pretrial hearing in Springfield District Court later this month.
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