Darien Cops Seize Firearms, Cash & Drugs From Suspected Dealer

DARIEN, CT — Firearms, $16,000 in cash and an undisclosed but small amount of cocaine were seized by Darien police this week in a raid on the Old Farm Road home of a 48-year-old suspected drug dealer, according to authorities.

Arrested at the residence during the Nov. 12 raid was Andrew Creamer, who police charged with a host of violations including multiple counts of sale of narcotics, and illegal possession of an assault rifle and possession of high capacity magazines.

"For the past several months, members of the Darien Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Selective Enforcement Unit (SEU) have been conducting an extensive investigation into the distribution of narcotics at local establishments in the downtown area of Darien," wrote Darien police officials in a statement.

"The suspect, Andrew Creamer, was identified as dealing cocaine to a large amount of people out of one of the local drinking establishments on Tokeneke Road," authorities continued. "Creamer was investigated over a period of time, during which investigators confirmed his involvement in the distribution of narcotics. An arrest warrant charging Creamer with the possession and distribution of narcotics was obtained, as well as a search warrant for his residence."

Members of the detective bureau and selective enforcement team raided Creamer's home at about 10 p.m. and quickly took him into custody.

"In Creamer’s bedroom investigators found a small quantity of cocaine as well as tools indicative of cocaine sales to include baggies, scales, and a cocaine press," officials said. "Detectives also located approximately $16,000 in cash. Creamer informed officers that the cash was the proceeds from the sales of narcotics over a period of time. Also seized from Creamer’s room were a shotgun and two rifles that were found unloaded and unsecured on the floor of Creamer’s room. One of the rifles was later determined to be illegal based on its modifications. A large amount of unsecured ammunition for all three firearms was also seized, as well as numerous illegal high capacity magazines. Creamer shared the home with several family members, to include two minor children ages 11 and 12."

Creamer was transported to headquarters where he was processed and charged with the following:

• Sale of Illegal Drugs (2 Counts)
• Possession of Narcotics (2 Counts)
• Illegal Possession of Assault Weapon
• Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell
• Possession or Narcotics
• Risk of Injury to a Minor (2 Counts)
• Operation of a Drug Factory
• Possession of High Capacity Magazines

He was held in lieu of bail of $200,000 and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court at a later date.

"The Darien Police takes seriously its commitment to keep our town drug-free," officials said. "If you are aware of any narcotic activity, we ask your help by notifying us either by phone or via our online anonymous-tip portal. The portal can be found on our website www.darienpolice.org under the 'Services' tab."