The Great Barrington Police Department made three arrests in relation to an ongoing narcotics investigation last week. Last Wednesday, Jan 27, officers conducted two motor vehicle stops in the early afternoon resulting in the arrest of Aaron Strampach, 34 of Great Barrington. Strampach was charged with distribution of a class A drug and trafficking a controlled substance of more than 36 grams. In addition, Joshua Breadline, 34, and Sherri Simmons, 29 both of Copake New York were arrested and charged with Possession of a Class A substance. A large amount of cash and a substance believed to be mostly fentanyl were seized. Field analysis suggests it is trafficking weight. All three suspects were booked at the Great Barrington Police Department and released on their personal recognizance. They will be arraigned in Southern Berkshire District Court next week.