$13,000 in Cash Seized After New London Motor Vehicle Stop

The New London Police Patrol Division conducted a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation at approximately 10:39 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and seized early three pounds of marijuana, $13,000 in cash and a 2010 Acura, according to New London Deputy Police Chief Peter Reichard.

The patrol division was assisted by members of the state of CT Parole Office and the town of Groton Police Department’s K9 unit, who helped in the search and location of the marijuana.

Arrests Made

Alberto Santana, 30, of Cliff Street, New London

• Possession of over four ounces of marijuana
• Possession of marijuana with intent to sell
• Held in lieu of $50,000 bond

Miguel Hernandez, 29, of Nob Hill Road, New London

• Possession of over four ounces of marijuana
• Possession of marijuana with intent to sell
• Held in lieu of $50,000 bond

Danny Vega, 30, of Route B Route 163, Montville

• Possession of over four ounces of marijuana
• Possession of marijuana with intent to sell
• Tampering with evidence
• Failure to display number plates

Vega’s bond was set at $150,000 but he was remanded to custody of the state of Connecticut Department of Corrections because he is out on active parole for manslaughter.

According to Reichard, Vega was convicted of manslaughter in the 2005 shooting death of Raul Melendez at the Famous Barbershop on Jefferson Avenue in New London, in 2005.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the New London Police Department at 860-447-5269.

Photos (left to right) Alberto Santana, Miguel Hernandez, Danny Vega