Lawrence Man Arrested for Assault and Battery on Three Haverhill Police Officers

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A Lawrence man was arrested on Haverhill’s River Street Thursday charged with assault and battery on three city police officers, among other offenses.

Aibud Vega, 37, was taken into custody around 5:30 a.m., found to have a class B drug in his possession. Class B drugs include cocaine, LSD and Oxycontin, among others.

Resisting arrest, Vega was also charged with assault and battery on arresting Officer Pearl, Lt. Buckley and Lt. Barbieri, according to Haverhill Police spokesman Detective Lt. Robert Pistone.

Vega, of 22 East Laurel St., in Lawrence, also faces charges relating to warrants for drug distribution, larceny and disorderly conduct.