WORCESTER, Mass. — A 46-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in Worcester and charged with possessing fentanyl and crack cocaine with intent to distribute, the Worcester Police Department said.

Officers from the department's Neighborhood Response Team were patrolling Washington Street when they arrested April Spencer on an outstanding warrant, police said. The department did not say what the warrant was for.

According to police, Spencer was then found to be carrying a small glassine bag that held numerous knotted bags with drugs inside. Police said several of the bags held a purple powder and white, rock-like substances.

In addition to the warrant, Spencer was charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, police said.

The charges are allegations, and Spencer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Police did not say where Spencer lives or when she is expected to appear in court.

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