Litchfield County resident, Herbert Irving Miller, age 63, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 9 in Woodbury after he was stopped for driving with a suspended registration and failing to maintain insurance requirements.
According to Connecticut State Police, an investigation revealed that Miller, a resident of Woodbury, was in possession of crystal methamphetamine in both rock form and liquefied into a hypodermic needle prepared for injection.
Miller is the pastor of the United Methodist Church in Woodbury, according to a phone message at the church.
Reports that Miller reportedly dealt drugs from the church could not be confirmed with state police.
He was arrested and additionally charged with:
- Use of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of narcotics with intent to sell
- Possession of a controlled substance
Miller was released on a $10,000 non-surety bond.
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