Wanted Norwalk Man Gives Fake ID In Wilton Traffic Stop, Caught With Cocaine, Police Say Wanted Norwalk Man Gives Fake ID In Wilton Traffic Stop, Caught With Cocaine, Police Say
Wanted Norwalk Man Gives Fake ID In Wilton Traffic Stop, Caught With Cocaine, Police Say A wanted man was nabbed with cocaine after providing police with a fake ID during a traffic stop. Lance Dewindt, 28, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 20, after a vehicle he was a passenger stopped on Danbury Road for driving over the white painted fog line and for driving 50 mph in a 40 mph zone, said Wilton Police.  During an investigation, police could smell marijuana and identified the driver as Nicholas Falcone, 28, of Norwalk. When all four occupants were asked to step out of the vehicle, Dewindt, who was in the front seat, told officers that he didn't' have an ID a…
Two Busted After Reports Of Drug Dealing In Danbury Two Busted After Reports Of Drug Dealing In Danbury
Two Busted After Reports Of Drug Dealing In Danbury A Fairfield County man was arrested on drug-related charges after police received word of drug dealing taking place throughout the Danbury area. Edwin “Taco” Martinez, of Newtown, and a juvenile female were arrested for a variety of drug-related offenses subsequent to an investigation by the Danbury Police Department’s Special Investigations Division, said Danbury Det. Lt. Mark Williams. The investigation began weeks earlier after investigators received information that Martinez was selling illegal drugs throughout the Danbury Area. Based on the investigative f…
Stratford Man Admits To Illegally Purchasing Firearm Stratford Man Admits To Illegally Purchasing Firearm
Stratford Man Admits To Illegally Purchasing Firearm A Fairfield County man has admitted to purchasing firearms for a convicted felon and trafficking narcotics in Connecticut. Tymon Peterson, 29, of Stratford, has pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm after being arrested and charged on New Year's Day to multiple charges U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in August and September last year, Peterson and a second man, Justin Weir, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm, sent each other text messages regarding the purchase of weapons. On Sept. 22, Pet…
10 From Fairfield County Among 16 Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses 10 From Fairfield County Among 16 Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses
10 From Fairfield County Among 16 Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses Ten Fairfield County residents were among 16 charged with drug trafficking in southern Connecticut. U.S. Attorney John Durham announced that 16 people have been charged with federal offenses related to the distribution of heroin, cocaine, crack and opioids in the state. Beginning in summer last year, members of the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Department began investigating alleged drug dealers in the area. Durham said the investigation has included the use of court-authorized wiretaps, controlled purchases of narcotics, physical and video surveillance, and…
New Haven Man Charged With Federal Firearm, Drug Offenses New Haven Man Charged With Federal Firearm, Drug Offenses
New Haven Man Charged With Federal Firearm, Drug Offenses A convicted felon is facing more time behind bars after being busted with drugs and an illegal handgun in Connecticut. New Haven resident Qiyon “Gutter” Reed was arrested this week and charged with individual counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. According to the indictment, on Sept. 12, Reed was found to be in possession of a Heritage Manufacturing Stealth C-2000 nine-millimeter, semi-automatic handgun and a Smith & Wesson MP9 Shield nine-millimeter, semi-automatic handgun.  Dur…
Residents' Complaints Lead To Drug Charges For Duo In Danbury Residents' Complaints Lead To Drug Charges For Duo In Danbury
Residents' Complaints Lead To Drug Charges For Duo In Danbury Citizen complaints of illicit drug activity in Fairfield County led to the arrests of two men who were busted in the middle of an alleged hand-to-hand drug deal following a weekslong investigation. Police in Danbury launched an investigation into drug sales at the Kennedy Flats apartment complex earlier this year, following multiple complaints into alleged drug sales and trafficking. Detectives from the Special Investigations Division set up surveillance outside the complex at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. During the details, police said that investigators observed a hand to han…
Man Caught With Heroin, Crack, Cocaine In Foot Chase On Main Street In Danbury Man Caught With Heroin, Crack, Cocaine In Foot Chase On Main Street In Danbury
Man Caught With Heroin, Crack, Cocaine In Foot Chase On Main Street In Danbury A man who jumped through a window, sending glass flying, and running from police, was nabbed with drugs following a foot chase. Jose A. Ramos, 31, of Hartford, was arrested on numerous charged Friday around 7:30 p.m., Friday, by Danbury Police, said the Danbury Police Department. The incident began around 7:10 p.m. when Danbury officers were conducting an investigation on Spring Street regarding a violent crime that occurred earlier in the week. While detectives were attempting to speak with people inside a residence, Ramos jumped out the window and ran away from detectives, police said.  …
Weeks-Long Investigation Leads To Drug Bust In Danbury Weeks-Long Investigation Leads To Drug Bust In Danbury
Weeks-Long Investigation Leads To Drug Bust In Danbury An alleged drug dealer in the area was caught red-handed by police who were watching him sell to a customer in Danbury following a weeks-long investigation. Danbury resident Ronald Kenneth Scott is facing a host of charges following a lengthy investigation into drug sales in the area, which was launched after police received multiple complaints about illicit activities in the area. According to police, after receiving the complaints, an investigation into Scott led to the issuance of a search warrant for his car, home, phone and person. On Thursday, Oct. 11, in an attempt to execute those …
Nine From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged In Drug Trafficking Ring Nine From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged In Drug Trafficking Ring
Nine From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Charged In Drug Trafficking Ring Nine members of a family run drug trafficking organization have been charged with narcotics conspiracy in connection to the FBI raid of a New Rochelle grocery store this week. Members of the FBI were spotted entering the Supermercado Mexico supermarket on Union Avenue in New Rochelle at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, authorities said. Agents were seen taking boxes of evidence from the location and arrests have been made. The raids led to the arrests of seven men who allegedly conspired to distribute more than five kilograms of heroin and more than 50 grams of methamphetamine …
CT Man Admits To Illegal Gun Possession, Heroin Distribution CT Man Admits To Illegal Gun Possession, Heroin Distribution
CT Man Admits To Illegal Gun Possession, Heroin Distribution A convicted felon in Connecticut has admitted to drug and weapon charges after being busted with a pistol, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs. Manchester resident Rufus Howell has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon and one count of possession of heroin with intent to distribute. On June 21 last year, Howell, 40 was arrested when a search of a car he was driving in Hartford found he was in possession of a  Hi-Point 9mm pistol, 14 grams of combined heroin and fentanyl, 40 grams of cocaine, and marijuana. John Durham, the United States Attorn…
Man With Active Warrant Caught With Crack, Cash In Traffic Stop Man With Active Warrant Caught With Crack, Cash In Traffic Stop
Man With Active Warrant Caught With Crack, Cash In Traffic Stop A man with an active warrant was caught with crack and cash during a traffic stop in Fairfield County, police said. Malcolm Williams of Norwalk was arrested Thursday following a stop by Norwalk Police on Flax Hill Road, said the Norwalk Police Department. When officers approached the vehicle they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, they added. A search of the vehicle turned up 45 grams of crack cocaine and cocaine, 15 grams of pot, and two ecstasy pills, police said. Officers also seized $353 from Williams. During his arrest, police found he also had an activ…
Two Nabbed In Statewide Task Force Fentanyl Bust Two Nabbed In Statewide Task Force Fentanyl Bust
Two Nabbed In Statewide Task Force Fentanyl Bust Two people were nabbed by the Connecticut State Police Task Force for allegedly selling fentanyl in large amounts. Leonardo Vazquez, of Hartford, was arrested Thursday on a warrant following an investigation by the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force. As a result of the search warrant, detectives seized a large amount of fentanyl packaged for sale, crack cocaine, marijuana, numerous items related to narcotics sales and packaging, and one 9mm handgun. Vazquez, who is on parole, was turned over to the custody of the state Department of Corrections. Narcotics and firearms …