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STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Public Safety 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, Connecticut 06457 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2008 |
Search Warrant in
2 Arrests and Seizure of 45 Marijuana Plants
On 01/09/08, at approximately 10 a.m., the State Police Urban Violence Task Force, an enforcement initiative comprised of State Police and New Haven Police Officers, along with DEA Special Agents executed a search warrant at
A significant indoor marijuana grow operation was located in the basement of this residential property. Forty five (45) mature marijuana plants were located and seized. It is estimated that each plant will yield one pound of marijuana each, for a total approximate street value of $72,000. A cross bow and an air rifle were also located in the residence and seized.
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Arrested: Norberto Lopez (DOB 06/30/75) 30 Chamberlain Place, New Haven Poss. Of Controlled Substance 21a-279(C) (2 Counts) Poss. Of Controlled substance with intent to sell 21a-277(b) Poss. Of Controlled substance with intent to sell W/I 1500 feet of school 21a-278(a), Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana 21a-277b Operating Drug Factory 21a-277 (c) Risk Of Injury to Minor 53-21 Theft of Services 53a-125
Marylinda Bruno (DOB 8/24/82)30 Chamberlain Place, New Haven Conspiracy to Poss. Controlled Substance Conspiracy/Poss. of Controlled substance with intent to sell Conspiracy/ Poss. of Controlled substance with intent to sell W/I 1500 feet of school Conspiracy/Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana Conspiracy to Operate Drug Factory Risk of Injury |
Both occupants of the residence were arrested on the above listed charges including risk of injury to minors for exposing two young children to the marijuana. The Department of Children and Families was notified. Suspects were detained on $100,000 bonds, for presentment at GA 23 on 01/10/08.
