Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

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Middletown, Connecticut 06457		  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2009

STATE POLICE MAKE ARRESTS, DRUG SEIZURE IN INTERSTATE DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION

On July 08, 2009, the Statewide Narcotic Task Force - East Field Office assisted by the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force executed a narcotic related search warrant at 45 Jerzeskia Street, Thompson, CT. Prior investigation indicated that accused Benjamin Davidson was involved in the interstate trafficking of large quantities of marijuana into Connecticut. Seized was: 50 pounds Marijuana, $25,114.00 US Currency, numerous items of drug paraphernalia consisting of scales, money counter, packaging material, drug notes & a laptop computer. The marijuana seized has a street value of approx. 75,000.00 dollars. Investigation to continue.

ACCUSED:   Benjamin Davidson (12/17/1982)

                        45 Jerzeskia Street

                        Thompson, CT

CHARGES:    Poss. Marijuana

  Poss. Marijuana WITS

  Operating a Drug Factory

                       

TOTAL BOND:  $250,000.00 Cash/Surety –

COURT DATE: July 08, 2009 at Danielson Superior Court

ACCUSED:   Luke J. Zinsky 3rd (DOB 12/04/1985)

                        1381 Hartford Pike

                        East Killingly, CT

CHARGES:    Poss. Marijuana

  Poss. Marijuana WITS

  Operating a Drug Factory

                       

TOTAL BOND:  $150,000.00 Cash/Surety –

COURT DATE: July 08, 2009 at Danielson Superior Court

Drug Seizure

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Tfc. Karen O’Connor

Connecticut State Police
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