Joshua Morales, Counterfeit Percocet Pills, Massachusetts 2026

A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to possessing 10,000 counterfeit Percocet pills in Massachusetts.

BOSTON - Joshua Morales, 31, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to drug charges connected to a drug manufacturing ring. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Patti B. Saris scheduled sentencing for June 12, 2026.

Morales was charged in August 2025.

According to the charging documents, Morales was observed by law enforcement entering into a residence in Methuen and leaving with a large orange bag. According to court documents, investigators knew that the residence was an alleged drug distribution and manufacturing location.

While under surveillance, Morales then drove to a location in Lawrence, where he was apprehended. During a search of Morales' vehicle, 10,000 counterfeit Percocet pills believed to contain fentanyl were recovered.

During a search of the residence in Methuen, an automated pill press was located, along with multiple kilograms of counterfeit Adderall and Percocet pills believed to contain fentanyl and methamphetamine.

The charge of possessing a controlled substance with intent to distribute provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years and up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/lawrence-man-pleads-guilty-possessing-10000-counterfeit-percocet-pills