Crime & Safety
Meriden Man Caught Selling Cocaine In Wallingford: Police
Police say the arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation.

WALLINGFORD, CT — A Meriden man is accused of selling cocaine in Wallingford, according to police. Anthony Dorsey, 43, of Meriden, was arrested July 12 by members of the Wallingford Narcotics Division on drug-related charges.
A lengthy investigation by the Narcotics Division found that Dorsey was “selling cocaine on a frequent basis” in Wallingford, according to Det. Sgt. Brian Nowek. Dorsey was arrested in the area of North Colony Road in Wallingford and was found to be in possession of an ounce of cocaine packaged for sale, Nowek said.
Dorsey was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell. Dorsey was held on a $10,000 bond.
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