Stamford Man Admits To Drug Dealing Charge Stamford Man Admits To Drug Dealing Charge
Stamford Man Admits To Drug Dealing Charge A convicted Fairfield County felon dubbed a “career offender” is facing more time behind bars after admitting to new drug charges and violating the conditions of his supervised release from prison. Albert Lee Robinson of Stamford has pleaded guilty in federal court in Bridgeport to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances after being busted with heroin, crack cocaine, powdered cocaine and marijuana. In January 2004, Robinson was sentenced to 188 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine. U.S. Attorney J…
Norwalk Man Caught With Cocaine, Pot In Traffic Stop Norwalk Man Caught With Cocaine, Pot In Traffic Stop
Norwalk Man Caught With Cocaine, Pot In Traffic Stop A routine traffic stop led to a host of drug charges for a 43-year-old man who was found in possession of cocaine, marijuana and other paraphernalia, police said. Officers from the Milford Police Department stopped a motorist on Lansdale Avenue near the intersection of Bridgeport Avenue, at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, police said that Norwalk resident Christopher Hayes, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of marijuana, cocaine and a glass smoking devices. Hayes was arrested during the stop and charged wi…
Westport Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges In Greenwich Westport Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges In Greenwich
Westport Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges In Greenwich A Westport man was arrested and faces multiple drug charges after Greenwich Police allegedly found him to be in possession of heroine and crack cocaine during a traffic stop. The stop occurred Tuesday, Dec. 11 on I95 after police observed a vehicle make a turn signal violation. The vehicle’s occupants consented to a search, at which point, a narcotics-detecting K-9 unit was brought in. During the search, police discovered passenger Frank Ventura, 61, in possession of a crack pipe. Ventura was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for a thorough search. Police discover…
Alleged Drug Dealer In Fairfield County Steals $300 In Groceries From Stop & Shop, Police Say Alleged Drug Dealer In Fairfield County Steals $300 In Groceries From Stop & Shop, Police Say
Alleged Drug Dealer In Fairfield County Steals $300 In Groceries From Stop & Shop, Police Say An alleged dealer is facing drug charges after being busted with marijuana as police investigated a shoplifting case at Stop & Shop. Members of the Milford Police Department received a report of a suspect stealing more than $300 worth of groceries from the store without paying on April 11, prompting an investigation. According to police, the suspect, later identified as Bridgeport resident Daques Green, 30, ran to a vehicle but then headed in a different direction on foot on the day of the alleged shoplifting incident. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of Green’s wallet and 17.…
Police: Man Parked At Diner In Wilton Caught With Cocaine, Paraphernalia Police: Man Parked At Diner In Wilton Caught With Cocaine, Paraphernalia
Police: Man Parked At Diner In Wilton Caught With Cocaine, Paraphernalia A Westchester man parked outside a Fairfield County diner is facing drug charges after being caught with cocaine and allegedly smoking marijuana in the parking lot, police said. Officers from the Wilton Police Department approached Bronxville resident Gustavo Paulino in his car at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Orem’s Diner when they smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police said that while searching Paulino and his 2005 Infinity G35, they found: A plastic bag of suspected cocaine in the driver’s side panel to center console; A plastic medicine vial that contained susp…
Pair Face Drug, Weapons Charges In Westport Pair Face Drug, Weapons Charges In Westport
Pair Face Drug, Weapons Charges In Westport A pair of 20-something men are facing drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop for no registration plate. in Westport. Kirk Brodie, 28, and Mark Elliot, 25, both of Bridgeport, were arrested around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, following a traffic stop by Westport Police Officer Ruta Pratt at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Violet Lane, police said. During the stop, Pratt noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A second officer arrived on scene and noticed that the passenger, Elliot, kept receiving multiple text messages and the officer was able to see one t…
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…
Woman Faces DUI, Drug Charges After Rear-Ending Police Cruiser On I-84 Woman Faces DUI, Drug Charges After Rear-Ending Police Cruiser On I-84
Woman Faces DUI, Drug Charges After Rear-Ending Police Cruiser On I-84 A 24-year-old woman is facing DUI and drug charges after rear-ending a Connecticut State Trooper in a crash on I-84. The crash took place around 9:37 p.m. Wednesday when the state trooper was traveling eastbound on I-84 near Farmington behind a construction vehicle with his emergency lights flashing and a vehicle driven by Alexandra Warzecho of Terryville hit the rear of the police cruiser at a high rate of speed, said the state police. The cruiser sustained moderate rear-end damage and injured the trooper who was transported to an area hospital for treatment, police said.  Warzecho's vehi…
Woman Tries To Swallow Drugs, Fights Officers During Hotel Arrest, Greenwich PD Says Woman Tries To Swallow Drugs, Fights Officers During Hotel Arrest, Greenwich PD Says
Woman Tries To Swallow Drugs, Fights Officers During Hotel Arrest, Greenwich PD Says Police nabbed a couple at a local hotel for drugs after receiving a complaint of a fight taking place. Alexander Edell, 36, of Cos Cob, and Melaine Arias, 22, of Brooklyn, were charged with numerous drug charges after officers arrived at the Hyatt Hotel on E. Putnam Avenue around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday and found narcotics and drug paraphernalia in plain view in the hotel room, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. According to police, Arias met them outside the room and said she had been physically assaulted by Edell and that he had broken down a door between two adjoining rooms and prevented…
Three From Bridgeport Face Drug Charges In Milford Three From Bridgeport Face Drug Charges In Milford
Three From Bridgeport Face Drug Charges In Milford Three Bridgeport residents face drug charges after being nabbed by Milford Police in two separate arrests. Richard Smith, 31, was arrested Monday, July 9  on three warrants for drug sales in August 2017 following an investigation by the Milford Police Department's Tactical Unit, as well as the Bridgeport DEA Office, the department said. The investigation found that Smith was selling narcotics within Milford and surrounding towns, police said. He was charged with three counts sale of narcotics, conspiracy to sell narcotics, possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell.  The s…
Teen Arrested For Brutal Stamford Beating, Robbery Teen Arrested For Brutal Stamford Beating, Robbery
Teen Arrested For Brutal Stamford Beating, Robbery A man wanted for a brutal beating and robbery was nabbed during a raid of a small apartment where he was hiding out, Stamford Police said. Damani Morales, 19, of Stamford was arrested for the March 10 armed robbery of a 39-year-old man on the corner of Stillwater Avenue and Virgil Street that landed the victim in the hospital with serious injuries, said Stamford Police Capt. Rich Conklin. Morales was charged with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and criminal mischief for the beating and robbery. Another man, …
CT Man Admits To Running Cocaine, Crack Ring While Incarcerated CT Man Admits To Running Cocaine, Crack Ring While Incarcerated
CT Man Admits To Running Cocaine, Crack Ring While Incarcerated A Connecticut man has admitted to operating a cocaine and crack cocaine trafficking ring while he was in prison, Meriden resident Westley “Piff” Northrup, 30, has pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and crack while he was incarcerated at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. Northrup’s arrest came following a joint investigation led by the DEA New Haven Task Force that included wiretaps, controlled purchases of crack cocaine, seizures of cocaine and cash. The investigation determined that Northrup w…