LYNNFIELD — A traffic stop on Interstate 95 for erratic driving resulted in the arrest of an Athol man on charges of operating under the influence of drugs and other charges Monday afternoon.
Nicholas Balboni, 29, of Athol was stopped after cell phone callers contacted the Danvers State Police Barracks reporting an erratic vehicle on I-95 north in the area of Wakefield, according to a state police press release. “Trooper James Maloney subsequently observed the vehicle a gray Hyundai operating erratically” and pulled the car over. After conversation and some field sobriety tests, Maloney determined that Balboni was operating under the influence of drugs.
“An inventory of the vehicle to be towed, with assistance from Trooper Kevin Flynn, led to the discovery of 216 suboxone pills, four Ziploc bags of marijuana, plastic pouch with marijuana, two edible marijuana chocolates, jar of marijuana resin, and a jar of liquid steroids. Additionally, troopers located three airsoft replica firearms in the vehicle.”
Balboni was arrested and brought to the Danvers Barracks. Bail was set at $540.
According to the press release, Balboni was charged with the following: OUI Drugs Second Offense; negligent operation of motor vehicle; marked lanes violation; drug possession Class B with intent to distribute; drug possession Class D with intent to distribute; and drug possession Class E.