Cops: Drugs, strip club workers, sex costumes found in Townie bust

Cops found sex costumes, drugs and three Centerfolds strip club workers at an after-hours house party in Charlestown yesterday.

Community complaints led cops to investigate the Cambridge Street home where neighbors told police they suspected drug activity and possibly prostitution. Officers executing a search warrant early yesterday found several people in various levels and forms of undress, police said.

Police confiscated drugs, cash, scales, syringes, baggies and other items.

Police also found sex-themed instruments and costumes at the house, they said. Three people inside the house were employees of Centerfolds strip club, and one is believed to be linked to an escort service ad, police said. An investigation into possible prostitution and sexual exploitation is ongoing, according to police.

A flyer found in the house advertised it as an after-hours party spot, charging $5 admission, police said.

Police charged Cortney Bergstom, 25, of Woburn with possession of class A and class B drugs; James Imbert, 25, of Boston with possession of a class B drug and possession with intent to distribute class B drugs; Marcus Smith, 19, and Luis Viaud, 22, both of Boston, were both charged with possession with intent to distribute class B drugs and outstanding warrants for a drug-related charges; and Hendricks Berdet, 25, of Boston with possession with intent to distribute class B drugs. Toni Janton, 18, of Boston was arrested on an outstanding warrant related to a motor vehicle violation.

Police said additional charges are possible. All six suspects are expected to be arraigned today in Charlestown District Court.

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Cops: Drugs, strip club workers, sex costumes found in Townie bust