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Man Stopped For Possible Hit-Run Nabbed For Cocaine Possession, Police Say

A Stratford man stopped for a suspected hit-and-run ended up being busted for alleged possession of cocaine.

Mark T. Fabrizi

Mark T. Fabrizi

Photo Credit: Fairfield Police Department

Mark T. Fabrizi, 28, was arrested after being stopped around 10:09 a.m., Sunday, July 21, said Fairfield Police Capt. Robert Kalamaras.

During the traffic stop, Fabrizi admitted to officers that he had several grams of cocaine in his pocket.  In addition, a narcotics K-9, also incidicated the presence of a narcotic odor, he said.

Fabrizi was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving on a suspended license, and failure to insure a vehicle.

He was released on a $1,000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 30. 

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