DANBURY, CT — Danbury police arrested a 25-year-old man following a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales throughout the city, authorities announced Monday.
Erick Alberto, of Danbury, was arrested Nov. 6 after detectives determined he was selling drugs from an apartment at 8.5 Peace St., according to the Danbury Police Department.
Detectives with the department's Special Investigations Division, assisted by patrol officers, conducted surveillance and spotted Alberto leaving his residence and entering a vehicle, police said.
Officers stopped the vehicle and took Alberto into custody without incident.
Detectives then searched the Peace Street apartment under a court-authorized warrant, recovering a quantity of powder cocaine, MDMA, also known as ecstasy, an electronic scale and drug packaging materials, according to police.
Police said detectives also obtained warrants to search Alberto and his cellphone.
Alberto was transported to Danbury Police Department headquarters and charged with possession of a controlled substance, first offense; possession of a narcotic substance with intent to sell; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
His bond was set at $5,000.
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