ANDOVER, Mass. — Police say a couple who called police to say they were lost in the woods of Andover were high on drugs and are now facing charges.

Police say they got a call at about 3:15 a.m. today from a woman who told them that she and her boyfriend were high on LSD and lost in the dense woods along the Shawseen River

They were found two hours later after a search by Andover, Tewksbury and state police.

Brendan Gibson is facing charges including possession of heroin with intent to distribute, resisting arrest, assault and trespassing. Amanda Norcia is charged with heroin possession and trespassing.

Police tell The Eagle-Tribune that Gibson was under the influence of several drugs, including LSD and heroin, and had to be subdued with pepper spray and a Taser.


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