Crime & Safety
Man, 75, Charged with Selling Crack Cocaine: Hamden Police
Police say the man was in the possession of six bags of crack cocaine and was attempting to complete a drug deal.
Hamden Police interrupted an alleged drug deal and arrested a New Haven man who was in possession of six bags of crack cocaine, according to police.
The Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team concluded a drug investigation with the arrest of Edward Quick on Oct. 29, according to Capt. Ronald Smith.
Smith said officers approached Quick, who was seated inside of his motor vehicle, attempting to complete a drug transaction. Quick was in the possession of six bags of crack cocaine and was promptly arrested and transported to police headquarters, according to Smith.
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Quick, 75, of 69 Webster Street in New Haven, was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with the intent to sell.
Quick, who was released after posting a $10,000 bond, is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Nov. 12.
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