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Man Charged With Drug Sales After Months-Long Danbury Investigation Man Charged With Drug Sales After Months-Long Danbury Investigation
Man Charged With Drug Sales After Months-Long Danbury Investigation A Fairfield County man was charged with alleged illegal drug sales after complaints from residents led to a months-long investigation. Arpit Soni, age 28, of Danbury, was arrested on Thursday, June 6, following an investigation by the Danbury Police, Brookfield Police, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to Erin Henry of the Danbury Police, detectives had received complaints from concerned citizens about illegal drug sales by Soni, who was the target of the investigation.  Detectives had court-authorized search warrants for Soni's person, car, and home. Detect…
Former Doctor From Fairfield County Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances Former Doctor From Fairfield County Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances
Former Doctor From Fairfield County Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances A former doctor in Connecticut will spend nearly four years in prison and will pay more than $200,000 after admitting to illegally distributing prescription medication. Fairfield County resident David Ciancimino, age 63, of Trumbull, was sentenced by US District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for distributing drugs out of his Shelton office to patients who did not require them. US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery said that in October 2020, law enforcement officials launched an investigation into the suspicious distribu…
Fairfield County Man Busted Selling Large Amounts Of Xanax Purchased On Internet, Police Say Fairfield County Man Busted Selling Large Amounts Of Xanax Purchased On Internet, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Busted Selling Large Amounts Of Xanax Purchased On Internet, Police Say A Fairfield County man has allegedly been busted with a large amount of Xanax that was purchased through the internet.  Stephen Bridge, age 32, of Cos Cob, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 8, on a warrant for an incident that took place on Tuesday, Jan. 19, said Greenwich Police Captain Mark E. Zuccerella.  The investigation into Bridge began when the Greenwich Police Narcotics Section conducted an investigation that he was selling Xanax pills within the town, Zuccerella said. The investigation found that Bridge, was allegedly procuring large amounts of Xanax through the interne…
Fairfield County Man Arrested After Selling Xanax To Undercover Officer, Police Say Fairfield County Man Arrested After Selling Xanax To Undercover Officer, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Arrested After Selling Xanax To Undercover Officer, Police Say A Fairfield County man accused of selling prescription Xanax pills was arrested following an investigation. Charlee Lora-Rodriguez, age 29, of Greenwich, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 29, after the Greenwich Police Narcotics Section conducted an investigation into suspected drug sales by Lora-Rodriguez, Captain Mark E. Zuccerella said. During the investigation, Lora-Rodriguez sold Xanax to an undercover officer, which resulted in a warrant being granted for his arrest, Zuccerella said. Lora-Rodriguez was charged with the sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy to commit/sell…
CT Nurse Admits To Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Oxycodone, Xanax CT Nurse Admits To Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Oxycodone, Xanax
CT Nurse Admits To Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Oxycodone, Xanax A registered nurse in Connecticut is facing prison time for allegedly writing hundreds of illegal prescriptions that were used to obtain thousands of Oxycodone and Xanax pills. Cheshire resident Lisa Alexander, 54, pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to a charge stemming from her writing prescriptions or controlled substances that were not used for legitimate medical purposes. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that prior to her arrest, Alexander was a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and held a DEA controlled substance registration that allowed her to prescribe Schedule II th…
Stop Of Jaguar Missing Front Plate Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, Woman In Darien Stop Of Jaguar Missing Front Plate Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, Woman In Darien
Stop Of Jaguar Missing Front Plate Leads To Multiple Charges For Man, Woman In Darien A traffic stop of a Jaguar missing its front license plate led to the discovery of multiple charges for a man and woman in Darien, according to police. Darien Police say they observed a green Jaguar sedan missing its front license plate traveling westbound on Post Road on Tuesday, Oct. 29 around 3:30 p.m. Officers initiated a traffic stop after running a check of the vehicle’s rear plate and allegedly determining that there was no motor vehicle record associated with it. During questioning, the driver, identified as Leah Chaparro, 22, of Hartford, allegedly told police that the vehicle bel…
Woman Busted For Selling Xanax, Stamford Police Say Woman Busted For Selling Xanax, Stamford Police Say
Woman Busted For Selling Xanax, Stamford Police Say A Xanax peddler was nabbed by the Stamford Police narc squad after learning she was selling in the area. Ashley Keeler, 30, of Stamford, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 25, after officers with the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit set up surveillance on her Mohegan Avenue home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Officers watched as a car pulled up to her home and she entered the vehicle carrying a large bag. When officers moved in, they searched the bag and found a fake Dr. Pepper can that had a screw top, inside they found 65 Xanax bars, Conklin said. A search of her home turned up…
Local Resident Charged With Operating Drug Mill In Westport Local Resident Charged With Operating Drug Mill In Westport
Local Resident Charged With Operating Drug Mill In Westport A tip to the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau that a local resident was receiving narcotics via the mail led to the takedown of a drug mill in Westport. After receiving the tip, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, investigators identified the resident as Zachary Bartolo, 23, of 1177 Post Road East, said the Westport Police. Investigators learned Bartolo had received several packages over the last few months. One of Bartolo’s packages was intercepted and found to contain approximately one ounce of cocaine. Detectives applied for a search warrant for his residence, along with …
Two Sentenced For Illegal Manufacture, Distribution Of Xanax, Steroids On Dark Web Two Sentenced For Illegal Manufacture, Distribution Of Xanax, Steroids On Dark Web
Two Sentenced For Illegal Manufacture, Distribution Of Xanax, Steroids On Dark Web Two men have been sentenced for conspiring to manufacture and distribute phony Xanax tablets and anabolic steroids that were distributed over the dark web in Connecticut. William Fusco, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, while Norwich resident Jason Chen has been sentenced to there years probation for their roles in the distribution and manufacturing of the counterfeit drugs. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that Fusco marketed counterfeit Xanax tablets and anabolic steroid pills on dark web forums such as Alphabay. Fusco…
Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality
Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality A Fairfield County drug dealer has admitted to distributing counterfeit Xanax in the area that led to a fatal overdose. Shelton resident Kamil Golebiowski, 27, has pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of distribution of alprazolam, also known as Xanex, following an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old man. On July 9 last year, members of the Seymour Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to a local home, where there was a report of a suspected overdose.  At the residence, they found the 29-year-old man dead. During the subsequent investigation, drug an…
19-Year-Old Admits To Selling Heroin to Teen Overdose Victim 19-Year-Old Admits To Selling Heroin to Teen Overdose Victim
19-Year-Old Admits To Selling Heroin to Teen Overdose Victim A 19-year-old drug dealer has admitted to selling the heroin that led to the fatal overdose of a 17-year-old in Connecticut. Winsted resident Anthony Hunt waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court on Thursday to one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of, heroin. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing statewide crackdown targeting narcotics dealers who sell opioids that lead to fatal incidents. According to court documents, shortly before 5:45 p.m. on June 2, Connecticut State Police troopers responded to a family-owned boat in W…
Pair Face Drug Charges In Stop By Danbury Police, K-9 Pair Face Drug Charges In Stop By Danbury Police, K-9
Pair Face Drug Charges In Stop By Danbury Police, K-9 Two local men were popped on drug-related charges during a traffic stop by Danbury Police Officer Alex Relyea and his new K-9 partner, Gunner. Frederico Mateo-Ogando, 21, and Tahjae Roberts, 20, both of Danbury, were arrested around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after being stopped in the Balmforth Avenue area, said Lt. Mark Williams. Relyea’s attention was brought to a vehicle being operated by Mateo-Ogando, as a computer check revealed the registration plate on the vehicle didn’t match the car he was operating. Based on that, Relyea initiated a motor vehicle stop while approaching the vehicle detecte…
Easton Man Sentenced For Using Dark Net To Get, Sell Meth, Xanax Easton Man Sentenced For Using Dark Net To Get, Sell Meth, Xanax
Easton Man Sentenced For Using Dark Net To Get, Sell Meth, Xanax A Fairfield County man is heading to prison after pleading guilty to using the dark net to purchase and distribute methamphetamine, Xanax and drug paraphernalia, while in possession of child porn acquired in the same fashion. John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Easton resident Cavan Devine, 26, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of Xanax. Easton Police seized a b…