East Haven Woman, 41, Charged With Operating Drug Factory, Dealing Fentanyl, Meth, Crack From Her Home: PD

EAST HAVEN, CT — An arrest has been made in connection to a narcotics' investigation which resulted in the execution of a search and seizure warrant on Holland Road in East Haven, East haven police Capt. Joseph M. Murgo said.

During the month of January 2026, officers from the East Haven Police Department in collaboration with the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force initiated an investigation into suspected illicit narcotics activity at 6 Holland Road, Murgo said.

"The investigation determined that Nicole Carbone, age 41, a resident of 6 Holland Road was using the residence to distribute narcotics in the Town of East Haven and in surrounding communities. Throughout the investigation, The East Haven Police Department Investigative Services Division and Officers Luke Rasile and Stephen Marsico worked alongside Task Force officers from the FBI and DEA to corroborate intelligence. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was executed at the Holland Road address where a significant quantity of narcotics packaged for sale was discovered," Murgo said.

With the assistance of Officer Stephen Marsico’s K9 partner, Mack, approximately 141 grams of Fentanyl, 46.7 grams of Cocaine / Crack Cocaine, 55.1 grams of Methamphetamine, a large amount of U.S. currency and packaging material was located within the residence.

Carbone was taken into custody without incident and was charged with:

• 4 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession with intent to sell
• Operating a Drug Factory
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Risk of Injury to a Minor

Carbone was released on a $200,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in New Haven Superior Court Feb. 2.

"The East Haven Police Department remains unwavering in our commitment to aggressively combat the sale and distribution of illicit narcotics in our community. Drug trafficking destroys lives, fuels violence, and undermines the safety and stability of our neighborhoods. Individuals who choose to engage in the sale of illegal drugs should understand that they will be identified, investigated, and held accountable. Through proactive investigations, strong partnerships with regional and federal agencies, and decisive enforcement efforts, we will continue to target those who profit from this activity. East Haven will not be a safe haven for those who seek to harm our community for personal gain," Murgo wrote.