Quinnipiac Student Had Cocaine, Marijuana, Hash in Dorm Room: Police

Hamden Police charged a Quinnipiac student with allegedly selling drugs after cocaine, marijuana, hashish and more than $9,500 was seized from his dorm room.

Police responded to Quinnipiac University Tuesday on a report of a drug investigation.

Capt. Ronald Smith said investigation revealed that Quinnipiac University Public Safety ascertained that a large quantity of marijuana was located inside of the dormitory room of student Kyle Shapiro.

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Investigator Bryan Kelly of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team assumed the investigation.

Officers subsequently conducted a search of Shapiro’s room.

Several items were seized including, 1.367 pounds of marijuana, .8 grams of cocaine, 8 vials of hashish and $9,518 cash. Shapiro was promptly arrested and transported to police headquarters.

Shapiro, 21, of 57 Totten Drive in New Jersey, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shapiro, who was released after posting a $50,000 bond, is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Dec. 14.

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