Danbury Police Arrest Man Near School with Heroin and Crack Cocaine

Danbury Police arrested Edwin Rivera of Danbury on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 on a number of drug related charges.

According to a release from Det./Lt. Mark Williams, search warrants for Rivera and his home were executed. Police found Rivera at his Fairfield Ridge home in possession of crack cocaine and heroin packaged for sale. they also found drug paraphernalia, including packaging material and a scale.

Rivera’s home is located within 1,500 of a school.

Rivera was arrested and transported to the Danbury Police Department where he was held for a cash bond of $25,000 pending arraignment or release.

CHARGES:

Poss. of Narcotics 21a-279(a)

Poss. Of Crack Cocaine 21a-279(a)

Poss. of Narcotics WITS 21a-278(b)

Poss of Narcotics WITS Within 1500’ Sch./ Pub. Housing 21a-278a(b)

Poss of Drug Para. 21a-267(a)

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