Federally wanted New York man arrested in Cambridge

The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office says a New York City man wanted by federal authorities was arrested in Cambridge on Wednesday.

43-year-old Kawan Palmer of the Bronx, N.Y. was arrested by members of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, the Capital Area Fugitive Task Force and the DEA at the Cambridge Day's Inn, officials said.

Police say Palmer was the subject of a federal narcotics investigation.

Palmer is charged with conspiracy to distribute 100 grams of heroin or more, possession of heroin and conspiracy to possess heroin.

He is being held without bond.