A school administrator at Pittsfield High School is accused of running a cocaine trafficking operation in Western Massachusetts.
The Justice Department says Dean of Students Lavante Wiggins has been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. In a sweeping criminal complaint, the 30-year-old is accused of distributing large amounts of cocaine around Berkshire County.
Prosecutors allege he became concerned he was under investigation in August and relied on 42-year-old Theodore “Monty” Warren to continue the drug sales.
The school district did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to online posts, Wiggins joined the district in 2021. Pittsfield City Hall referred a request for comment to the FBI. Both city men were arrested and charged Wednesday. If convicted, they face up to 20 years in prison, up to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. Wiggins is a graduate of Pittsfield’s now defunct St. Joseph Central High School.