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Drug Dealer From Stamford Busted In Norwalk Selling Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say Drug Dealer From Stamford Busted In Norwalk Selling Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say
Drug Dealer From Stamford Busted In Norwalk Selling Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted allegedly selling cocaine laced with fentanyl to undercover agents over several months. Joshua Powell, age 30, of Stamford, was charged by Norwalk Police on Thursday, Aug. 10. During May 2023, the Special Services Division began receiving information that Powell was selling large quantities of powder and crack cocaine that contained fentanyl within the City of Norwalk, said Norwalk Police Deputy Chief Terrence Blake. An investigation was initiated into Powell’s narcotics trafficking enterprise. Over the next several months, investigators made num…
30 Bags Of Fentanyl Recovered After CT State Police K9 Tracks Down Wanted Man, Police Say 30 Bags Of Fentanyl Recovered After CT State Police K9 Tracks Down Wanted Man, Police Say
30 Bags Of Fentanyl Recovered After CT State Police K9 Tracks Down Wanted Man, Police Say Connecticut State Police recovered 30 bags of fentanyl after a K9 helped locate a wanted man who was hiding in a garage, authorities said. Troopers in New London County responded to a report of a wanted man in the area of York Road in Lebanon at about 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, state police said. Charles Bourgeois, age 32, of Lebanon, was wanted on three paperless rearrest warrants for failure to appear, police reported. Police learned that Bourgeois was hiding in the area of a garage, and K9 Zedo and his partner located Bourgeois under a pile of debris and tarp in the multi-b…
Man Wanted For Stamford Stabbing Murder Extradited, Police Say Man Wanted For Stamford Stabbing Murder Extradited, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stamford Stabbing Murder Extradited, Police Say A 32-year-old Fairfield County man facing a murder charge for the 2021 stabbing death of a man found dead in a car was extradited some four months after his arrest. Donald Copeland, age 32, of Bridgeport, was transported to Stamford on Monday, June 27, to face charges in the stabbing death of a Norwalk man. Copeland was initially arrested in Poughkeepsie, New York, by the US Marshall during a raid on a home on Friday, Feb. 18, said Lt. Thomas Scanlon, of the Stamford Police. He was wanted for the August 2021 stabbing death of Jimmy Louis, age 43, who was found in a car on Hamilton Ave…
Police: Man Caught With Cocaine After Being Pulled Over In Fairfield County Police: Man Caught With Cocaine After Being Pulled Over In Fairfield County
Police: Man Caught With Cocaine After Being Pulled Over In Fairfield County A Northern Westchester man was charged after police said he was found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in Connecticut. An officer in Fairfield County pulled a vehicle over on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan after seeing that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, according to the New Canaan Police Department. During the traffic stop, police found that the driver, identified as 36-year-old Liandro Cardenas Avalos, of Pound Ridge, was in possession of cocaine, authorities said.  He was arrested and charged with possession of …
Suspect Nabbed After Stealing Jeep In Front Of Business, CT State Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Stealing Jeep In Front Of Business, CT State Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Stealing Jeep In Front Of Business, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Jeep from in front of a business. Litchfield County resident Philip Beach, age 52, of the Town of Washington, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 27 at his home after Connecticut State Police received a report of the theft. According to the state police, Beach allegedly took the Jeep from in the business located in the town of Washington around 5 p.m. and was arrested two hours later. The stolen vehicle.Connecticut State Police In addition to larceny, he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and use of drug pa…
Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say A woman from Westchester County was arrested for allegedly possessing PCP after police in Fairfield County received a report of her banging on a car door in a parking garage. Kelli Bonnet, age 29, of White Plains, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Tuesday, July 6, after officers responded to Greenwich Plaza in the underground lot for a report of a woman "banging" on a car door. When officers arrived on the scene, witnesses told officers the woman was Hispanic wearing a blue shirt and blue checkered pants, police said. As officers cruised the garage they noticed Bonnet hiding behind sever…
Stamford Man Busted With Pot After Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Stamford Man Busted With Pot After Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
Stamford Man Busted With Pot After Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance after crashing his vehicle into a wooded area. Kyle Mangan, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 19 after New Canaan Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Talmadge Hill Road, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of New Canaan PD. Responding officers located the vehicle off the road in the woods, the vehicle had rolled over and was resting on the passenger side of the vehicle. An investigation into the crash resulted in Mangan being taken into custody for possession of a controlled subs…
CT Duo Accused Of Operating Mobile Drug Factory, Police Say CT Duo Accused Of Operating Mobile Drug Factory, Police Say
CT Duo Accused Of Operating Mobile Drug Factory, Police Say Two Connection men were busted for allegedly operating a mobile drug factory following a traffic stop that netted hundreds of pills, cocaine, pot, and packaging materials. New Haven County residents Tyler Murtishi, age 20, of Waterbury, and Mark Oladapo, age 19, of New Haven, were arrested on Friday, May 14 by Naugatuck Police following a traffic stop on the Old Waterbury Turnpike, said the Naugatuck PD.  During the course of the investigation the following drugs were seized: 619 Alprazolam (Xanax) pills 38 Focalin pills 51 Gabapentin pills 14.82oz worth of Edible marijuana (skittle…
66-Year-Old Man Busted After Probe Of Heroin/Fentanyl Dealing In Fairfield County 66-Year-Old Man Busted After Probe Of Heroin/Fentanyl Dealing In Fairfield County
66-Year-Old Man Busted After Probe Of Heroin/Fentanyl Dealing In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man was busted with a "significant" amount of heroin combined with fentanyl during a warrant search. Walter Davis, age 66, was busted around 3 p.m., Friday, March 19, in Norwalk. Davis was searched following a six-month investigation into drug dealing in the greater Fairfield County area by the department's Special Services Unit, said Norwalk PD Sgt. Sofia Gulino. When Davis, of Norwalk, known as "Baby Love," was detained by the Special Services team, he was found to be in possession of 348 bags of the packaged heroin/fentanyl.  All of the glassine envelo…
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…
Westchester Man Nabbed Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription In Fairfield County, Police Say Westchester Man Nabbed Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription In Fairfield County, Police Say
Westchester Man Nabbed Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription In Fairfield County, Police Say A New York man was arrested in Fairfield County in connection with allegedly attempting to fill a fraudulent prescription. Hadiya Nazha Ali, 21, of Mount Vernon, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after Greenwich Police received a call from a central area pharmacist that he suspected Ali of attempting to pass a fake prescription for a controlled substance, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. When police arrived on the scene, the pharmacist was able to identify and verify the fake prescription and recognized the criminal activity, Zuccerella said.  An investigation resulted in the s…
Teen Busted After Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription Numerous Times, Police Say Teen Busted After Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription Numerous Times, Police Say
Teen Busted After Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription Numerous Times, Police Say A teen was busted on numerous charges after he allegedly attempted to fill a fraudulent prescription at a Fairfield County pharmacy. Dwayne Smith, 19, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after a pharmacist in the central Greenwich area contacted the Greenwich Police and reported suspicious activity, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. After receiving the tip, plainclothes officers responded to the area and detained three suspects that were believed to be involved in passing the fake prescription in order to obtain a controlled substance, said Zuccerella. The pharmaci…
Detectives Waiting In Liquor Store Nab Duo Who Phoned In Fraudulent Order, Darien PD Says Detectives Waiting In Liquor Store Nab Duo Who Phoned In Fraudulent Order, Darien PD Says
Detectives Waiting In Liquor Store Nab Duo Who Phoned In Fraudulent Order, Darien PD Says Detectives and police officers lying in wait at a Fairfield County liquor store busted two men who allegedly made a fraudulent order using stolen credit cards, police said. An employee of Darien Wine Port alerted the police department of someone attempting to make what was believed to be a fraudulent transaction over the phone using multiple credit cards with different names on Thursday, June 25. During the initial phone call, the buyer provided the name “Eric,” though police noted that the employee at the wine store believed that the same caller had made similar calls in the past. Accordi…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Oxycodone Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Oxycodone
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Oxycodone A drug dealer distributing oxycodone in Fairfield County is heading to prison after pleading guilty last year. Jordan Rodofsky, 57, of Bridgeport, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, oxycodone. According to U.S. Attorney John Durham, between May and September 2018, law enforcement agents made controlled purchases of various quantities of oxycodone from Rodofsky. During one transaction, on Aug. 7, 2018, investigators purchased 96 30mg oxycodone…
Speeding Driver From Danbury Nabbed For Pot, Drug Paraphernalia Speeding Driver From Danbury Nabbed For Pot, Drug Paraphernalia
Speeding Driver From Danbury Nabbed For Pot, Drug Paraphernalia A 24-year-old man was arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop for speeding. Charles Anthony Nunez-Rivera, of Danbury, was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 26, after being stopped in his 2012 BMW X5 for driving 55 mph in a 40 mph zone, said the Wilton Police. During the stop, officers noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle uncovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia, police said.  Nunez-Rivera was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession greater than a half-ounce, possession of drug p…
Westport Woman, 20, Charged For Having Stun Gun, Drug Paraphernalia, New Canaan Police Say Westport Woman, 20, Charged For Having Stun Gun, Drug Paraphernalia, New Canaan Police Say
Westport Woman, 20, Charged For Having Stun Gun, Drug Paraphernalia, New Canaan Police Say A 20-year-old woman from Fairfield County was arrested after being found with drug paraphernalia and a stun gun during a traffic stop in New Canaan, police said. Westport resident Alexia Paris Vickers was stopped shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, on Main Street, when an officer spotted her with a defective headlight in New Canaan. Police said that during the subsequent traffic stop, the officer detected the smell of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle, prompting a search of Vickers and her vehicle. During the search, police found marijuana, a digital scale, a metal grinder…
Girlfriend Of Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Friend Lied To Police, Court Docs Show Girlfriend Of Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Friend Lied To Police, Court Docs Show
Girlfriend Of Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Friend Lied To Police, Court Docs Show The girlfriend of a man who shot and killed his friend while high on drugs originally told police that the man was killed by someone he had a fight with earlier in the evening. Davis Ramos, 34, of Danbury and formerly of Carmel, was arrested after he accidentally shot and killed Jason Hoffman, 33, of Brewster, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, according to court documents obtained by Patch. Right after the shooting, Gabrielle Rega, Ramos' girlfriend, told police that the three were getting high on crack cocaine when Ramos pulled out his handgun to look at and did not realize that the safety was not on…
Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Man At Danbury Condo Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Man At Danbury Condo
Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Man At Danbury Condo Police have arrested a friend of a man shot to death at the Sterling Woods Condominium Complex in Danbury. David Ramos, 33, of Danbury, was arrested early Wednesday, Sept. 11, in connection with the Wednesday, Sept. 4, shooting death of Jason James Lowry Hoffman, 33, of Brewster, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed sufficient information through interviews and evidence collection linking Ramos to Hoffman’s death, he said. "Ramos eluded apprehension until this morning when he was found in a friend’s apartment located on S…
Wilton Woman Under Influence After Crashing Into Car Gets Second DUI Later In Day, Police Say Wilton Woman Under Influence After Crashing Into Car Gets Second DUI Later In Day, Police Say
Wilton Woman Under Influence After Crashing Into Car Gets Second DUI Later In Day, Police Say A 64-year-old Wilton woman is facing numerous charges after police say she was involved in a crash while under the influence before being arrested for a second DUI later the same day. Wilton Police say they received a report that a woman the caller believed to be intoxicated operating a black 2012 Lexus sedan had struck a parked vehicle in the lot located at 5 River Road on Saturday, Sept. 7 around 2:30 p.m. Officers arrived on the scene and made contact with the driver, identified as Ellen Needleman-O’neill, 64, of Wilton, police said. During interviewing, police say Needleman-O’neill dis…
Wilton Man Nabbed For DUI After 911 Call Reports Erratic Driver Wilton Man Nabbed For DUI After 911 Call Reports Erratic Driver
Wilton Man Nabbed For DUI After 911 Call Reports Erratic Driver An area man was arrested for alleged DUI after a 911 caller reported an erratic driver in WIlton. The incident took place around 12:20 a.m., Saturday, July 27, when the caller reported a man was driving a white SUV in the area of Horseshoe and River roads crossing over the double yellow line several times, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk.  Police located a white 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer parked in the culdesac of Horseshoe Road occupied by Arnaldo Fraccaroli , 26, of Wilton, he said. While speaking to Fraccaroli a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was s…
Route 15 Speeding Stop Leads To Narcotics Charges For Trio Route 15 Speeding Stop Leads To Narcotics Charges For Trio
Route 15 Speeding Stop Leads To Narcotics Charges For Trio Three men from out of the area were busted by Connecticut State Police troopers after being stopped for speeding on Route 15 in Milford. Troopers stopped a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, when it passed a patrol car at a high rate of speed north on Route 15 in the vicinity of exit 53. According to police, during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that there was marijuana present in the vehicle, prompting a further investigation by troopers. The search determined that the three parties were in possession of more than a half-ounce of mar…
Man Stopped For Possible Hit-Run Nabbed For Cocaine Possession, Police Say Man Stopped For Possible Hit-Run Nabbed For Cocaine Possession, Police Say
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, 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 rele…
Darien Man Charged In Near Fatal Norwalk Overdose Darien Man Charged In Near Fatal Norwalk Overdose
Darien Man Charged In Near Fatal Norwalk Overdose A Fairfield County man is in custody after allegedly supplying an addict with heroin when he sought Suboxone to wean off opioids in Norwalk, police said. Darien resident Clayton Gandini, 47, turned himself into police custody this week following an investigation that tied him to a nearly fatal overdose in Norwalk last month. Officers from the Norwalk Police Department were dispatched to a Creeping Hemlock residence at approximately 1 p.m. on May 2, where there was a report of a man having a potential overdose. According to reports, first responders found the man “cold and clammy,” outside…
Social Worker Provided Pot, Vape Pods To Juvenile In New Canaan, Police Say Social Worker Provided Pot, Vape Pods To Juvenile In New Canaan, Police Say
Social Worker Provided Pot, Vape Pods To Juvenile In New Canaan, Police Say A social worker is facing charges after police say she provided marijuana and vape pods to a juvenile in New Canaan. New Canaan Police say they were alerted that a social worker, later identified as 32-year-old Kelly Howard of Ansonia, was making home visits to treat a juvenile resident of New Canaan. Further investigation revealed that Howard was providing the juvenile in her care with marijuana and vape pods, according to police. Howard also failed to report potential incidents of neglect and/or abuse regarding the juvenile to the appropriate agencies, according to police. A warrant was…
Erratic Driving Stop Leads To Arrest Of Danbury Man, 20, WIth Two Warrants For Larceny Erratic Driving Stop Leads To Arrest Of Danbury Man, 20, WIth Two Warrants For Larceny
Erratic Driving Stop Leads To Arrest Of Danbury Man, 20, WIth Two Warrants For Larceny A 20-year-old man with two warrants out for his arrest attempted to pull a fast one on some cops in the area who stopped him for erratic driving, police said. Officers from the Milford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Old Gate Lane near New Haven Haven shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, when the driver was spotted driving erratically. During the traffic stop, Danbury resident Cory Feitel, who was a passenger in the car, was found to be in possession of prescription medication. While being interviewed by officers, Feitel attempted to provide a false name, calling himsel…
Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say
Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say A 32-year-old Cos Cob woman was arrested for alleged DUI after police spotted her running a stop sign. Michelle Dupuis was arrested Sunday after being stopped on West Putnam Avenue in the area of Oak Ridge Street when she ran a stop sign and then made a wide turn, said the Greenwich Police. After pulling over her vehicle, the officer reported smelling the odor of alcohol and Dupuis was asked to submit to a series of field sobriety test, which she reportedly failed, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up five white pills, later determined to be a schedule 2 controlled substance, pol…
Woman Caught With Shoplifting Device On Greenwich Avenue, Police Say Woman Caught With Shoplifting Device On Greenwich Avenue, Police Say
Woman Caught With Shoplifting Device On Greenwich Avenue, Police Say A traffic stop led to the arrest of a woman after police discovered a shoplifting device and illegal pills in a bag inside the vehicle. Nickesha Green, 30, of Bridgeport, was arrested after being stopped on Greenwich Avenue on Wednesday for having overly tinted windows, Greenwich Police said. The officer could smell marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle and conducted a search. During the search, the officer found a bag with a magnetic anti-theft retail devise used for the purpose of removing the security tags from clothing. The device was engraved with "Property of Alpha," a…
Man, Woman Face Separate Charges After Being Caught In Stolen Vehicle On I-95 Man, Woman Face Separate Charges After Being Caught In Stolen Vehicle On I-95
Man, Woman Face Separate Charges After Being Caught In Stolen Vehicle On I-95 A Bridgeport man and Stratford woman have been arrested and charged after police allegedly pulled them over in a stolen vehicle. Milford Police made a traffic stop on I-95 near Exit 36 Tuesday, Nov. 27 following an equipment violation. Upon investigation, police discovered that the vehicle was stolen from Berlin. Robert Smith, 24, of Bridgeport was the vehicle’s operator. Smith was taken into custody and charged with larceny in the third degree. He was held on $5,000 bail. Hollyann Smith, 20, of Stratford, who claims to be unrelated to Robert, was the vehicle’s passenger. She was alle…
Man Who Breaks Off Handle Of Car Door In Front Of Children Faces Multiple Charges In Greenwich Man Who Breaks Off Handle Of Car Door In Front Of Children Faces Multiple Charges In Greenwich
Man Who Breaks Off Handle Of Car Door In Front Of Children Faces Multiple Charges In Greenwich A domestic incident led to a host of charges for a man who allegedly broke a car door handle in front of a child while fighting with a woman in a car in Fairfield County, police said. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department responded to East Putnam Avenue in the Riverside neighborhood at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday night, where there was a report of a disturbance. Police said that the investigation into the incident determined that Manhattan resident Dwayne Brown, 36, broke his victim’s car door handle while she was attempting to escape him in her vehicle. During that disturban…
Man Attempts To Swallow Cocaine During Warrant Search With Two Arrests, Danbury Police Say Man Attempts To Swallow Cocaine During Warrant Search With Two Arrests, Danbury Police Say
Man Attempts To Swallow Cocaine During Warrant Search With Two Arrests, Danbury Police Say A suspected drug dealer attempted to swallow some of his product as police executed a search warrant at an apartment in Fairfield County. Complaints from area residents about potential drug sales in Danbury led to a lengthy police investigation of a Bank Street apartment, which was the home of Christopher Kevin Maloney. Police said that during the investigation, they “witnessed activity consistent with drug trafficking," and a warrant was issued to search the residence. According to police, at approximately 7 p.m. on Oct. 11, investigators executed that warrant, during which, a second …