Postal workers busted for buying and selling drugs

DEDHAM (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston) - Two U.S. Postal Service employees were arrested by Needham police for allegedly buying and selling prescription drugs.

Needham letter carriers Kevin J. Cote, of Millis, and Stephen Pierce, of Needham, were both arraigned today at Dedham District Court.

According to police reports, Cote was seen with pills after coming out of Pierce’s residence in Needham while he was supposed to be working.

The reports also states that Special agents from the US Postal service were watching the residence of Pierce because of reports of a disabled postal employee who was possibly selling prescription medication.

44-year-old Cote has been charged with possession of prescription drugs.

Pierce, 53, has been charged with distribution of prescription narcotics.

The drugs included Oxycontin, Vicodin, Tramadol, Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone and Adderall.