A member of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's staff has been fired after he was arrested on drug and gun charges. The government employee is accused of having cocaine delivered to a state office building.

Lamar Cook was arrested after state police executed a search warrant at his office in Springfield, according to the Hampden District Attorney. Cook, 45, of Springfield, was the Deputy Director of the governor's western Massachusetts office.

Investigators said they seized about eight grams of "suspected cocaine" during a delivery at Cook's office on Dwight Street Saturday.

Police found Cook driving Tuesday evening in Springfield and arrested him. He's charged with cocaine trafficking and unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition.

He's was arraigned Wednesday in Springfield District

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