Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2010
            STATE POLICE MAKE NARCOTICS ARRESTS IN STRATFORD
   Today, 03/12/10, State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force Detectives, assisted by Stratford Police and the DEA, executed a Search and Seizure Warrant on Ernesto Caribe,  his apartment, (located at 338 Jackson Ave Stratford, CT), and two cars.  The search warrant was obtained after undercover narcotics detectives developed information regarding illegal narcotics activity taking place.  Investigators applied to Superior Court for a search warrant to conduct this search operation.  The search warrant was issued by the court.
   On 3/12/2010 at approximately 7:00 a.m., State Police Narcotics Detectives and investigators from the Statewide Narcotics Task Force executed the search and seizure warrant at the accused residence.  Narcotics Investigators seized prescription pills, including Oxycontin, Amitriptyline, Butalbital, Codine, Roxicodone, Adderall, Diazepam, Temazepam, Dextroamphetamine, and Steroids.  Also seized were a surveillance camera security system, a 1994 Ford Mustang, a 2003 Ford Explorer, a 60 “ Flat screen TV, and $4507.00 in cash.  The estimated street value of the seized pills is approximately $65,000.00. 
   It was determined, that a nine year old child was living at the residence.  DCF was called and also responded to the scene.  The child was placed with relatives.      
   Both accused were taken into custody and transported to Troop G where they were processed and held to appear in Superior Court GA #2 on Monday 3/15/10.
Arrested:  Caribe, Ernesto, DOB – 10/7/69
               338 Jackson Ave, Stratford, CT
Charges:  Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell, 21a-278(b), Failure to Keep Prescription Pill in Original Container, 21a-257, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 21a-279(c), Forgery 1st, degree, 53a-138, Risk of Injury, 53-21, and Conspiracy to Commit the above listed charges, 53a-48. BOND $350,000
Arrest warrant charges:  3 counts of Sale of Controlled Substance, 21a-278(b)
Arrested:  Bump, Deborah, DOB – 2/1/77
               338 Jackson Ave,  Stratford, CT
Charges:  Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell, 21a-278(b), Failure to Keep Prescription Pill in Original Container, 21a-257, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 21a-279(c), Forgery 1st, degree, 53a-138, Risk of Injury, 53-21, and Conspiracy to Commit the above listed charges, 53a-48. BOND $50,000
Photo of confiscated drugs, money

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LT. J. Paul Vance