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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
March 19, 2010 |
On March 19, 2010, the State Police Statewide Narcotic Task Force and Willimantic Police Department conducted a joint investigation which resulted in the below accused being found in the possession of illicit narcotics. Upon attempting to take the accused into custody he attempted to flee the area by backing into a Willimantic Police Cruiser and discarding some of the narcotics out of the driver’s side window. Members of SNTF and Willimantic Police Department were able to apprehended the accused without incident and recover the discarded illicit narcotics.
The Statewide Narcotic Task Force – is comprised of members from the State Police, New London, Groton Town, Groton City, Putnam and Willimantic Police Departments
SEIZED: 75 bags of heroin packaged for sale (13 grams)
$475.00 US Currency
ARRESTED: Rafael Cerda (DOB 01/26/1983)
21 Cameo Drive
Willimantic, CT
CHARGES: Possession Heroin
Possession of Heroin WITS
Poss. Heroin WITS w/in 1500’ School
Poss. Heroin w/in 1500’ School
Interfering w/Police Officer
Criminal Mischief 3rd
BOND: $15,000.00 Non/Surety
COURT: GA 11, Danielson Superior Court 03/29/10
Anyone with information regarding any illegal narcotic activity in Eastern, CT is asked to call the Statewide Narcotic Task Force – East Field Office, at (860) 442-9491 or the Anonymous Tip line at (800) 443-7847. All calls will remain confidential.
