Posted on 10/29/2025 4:45:48 PM PDT by jonatron
The Healey administration’s Western Massachusetts Deputy Director Lamar Cook was arrested after State Police intercepted a cocaine shipment at the Springfield State Office, the Hampden DA’s office announced Wednesday.
“The Governor’s Office has been made aware of the arrest of an employee, Lamar Cook,” a spokesperson for the governor said. “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.”
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State Police seized “multiple parcels containing a combined total of approximately 21 kilograms of suspected cocaine” in the investigation, the DA’s office said...
Cook had been paid $96,564 this year, according to state payroll records. His annual salary was $115,968.
When Healey in 2023 announced that she hired Cook as deputy director, she called Cook and the Western Massachusetts director “two proven leaders with deep ties to Western Mass.” ...
Cook is “a major presence in the Springfield business community,” the state wrote back in 2023.
He was the co-founder of the Back to School Brighter Initiative [501(c)(3)]
(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...
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Thank you, his hair seems to have grown. 😊
“Cook is “a major presence in the Springfield business community”
More major than we realized.
I’m gonna lose some tomorrow. 😳👍
Yeah, like Don King it looks like he confused his Rogaine with Viagra cream.
Looks like someone Healey would hire.
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