Crime & Safety
Teen Charged For Fake Crack & Counterfeit Money
New London Police charged an 18-year-old with trying to sell fake crack and with forgery for hundreds in counterfeit money.
NEW LONDON, CT—He turned 18 in June. Now he's charged by police for trying to sell fake crack cocaine and for having hundreds in counterfeit money. Tuesday afternoon, as part of its "quality of life," initiative, New London Police arrested Devonte Jones near Blackhall and Belden Streets. Connecticut online judicial records spell his first name Devante.
Police charged him with misrepresentation of a controlled substance, which was fake rock cocaine. He also was charged with first-degree forgery in connection with several hundred dollars in counterfeit money.
Jones, of 79 Boulder Drive, New London, celebrated his 18th birthday June 1.
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Court records show he was released on a "promise to appear" and is due back in court on Aug. 20.
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Police say anyone with information concerning narcotics or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the New London Police Department at 860-447-5269, ext 0 or anonymous information can be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
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