Darien Man Accused Of Dealing Oxycodone Out Of His Home: PD

DARIEN, CT — A 67-year-old Darien man was arrested on multiple narcotics charges Wednesday after police said he was allegedly dealing "large quantities of Oxycodone from his home."

Members of the Darien Police Detective Division and Selective Enforcement Unit (S.E.U.) had received information that Benjamin Bruno Jr., of Henry Street, was illegally selling the prescription narcotic.

"Once this information was confirmed, Darien Detectives along with assistance from the Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (N.O.C.), conducted controlled purchases of Oxycodone from Bruno at his residence," wrote Darien police in a statement. "Due to the nature of this crime and that it was taking place within very close proximity to Middlesex Middle School, officers swiftly applied for and were granted warrants for Bruno’s arrest and for the search of his residence."

Police set up surveillance of Bruno’s home, and after seeing him walk to a neighbor's house at about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers took him into custody. At the time of his arrest, Bruno had approximately $1,800 in cash on him.

After taking Bruno into custody, officers searched his home and recovered over 75 Oxycodone and Oxycontin pills, over an ounce of Marijuana, and narcotics packaging material and equipment.

Bruno was charged with:

• 2 Counts Sale of a Controlled Substance
• 2 Counts Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1500 Feet of a School
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana With Intent To Sell

He was released after posting a $5,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Nov. 20.

Photo: Benjamin Bruno Jr. Photo credit: Darien Police Department