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Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During CT Fireworks Display, Police Say Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During CT Fireworks Display, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During CT Fireworks Display, Police Say A man was nabbed on the beach during a packed fireworks display after police received a tip through the CrimeStoppers gun program in Fairfield County. Justin Ramos, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at Cummings Beach with a loaded gun in his backpack, said Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin. Conklin said members of the Narcotics and Organized Crime unit received the tips shortly before the event was scheduled to begin. "There was a real concern due to the number of people attending the event," Conklin said. Agents quickly worked with officers …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Caught With 22 Bags Of Heroin In New Haven County, State Police Say Man Caught With 22 Bags Of Heroin In New Haven County, State Police Say
Man Caught With 22 Bags Of Heroin In New Haven County, State Police Say A Fairfield County man faces narcotics-related charges after police noticed paraphernalia in plain view while apprehending him for an illegitimate license plate.  According to state police, 31-year-old Peter J. Wertz, of Bethel, was parked at the exit 16 commuter lot off I-84 in New Haven County when officers spotted his illegitimate license plate at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 in Southbury.  While speaking with Wertz, police said, narcotics paraphernalia was strewn throughout the vehicle.  In a search of the vehicle, police reportedly uncovered 22 bags of h…

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by Christina Coulter