Crime & Safety

Naugatuck Police Arrest Oxford Man on Drug Charges

The man is accused of having heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Naugatuck police arrested an Oxford man Saturday on drug-related charges.

Anthony Spinelli III, 25, of Seth Den Road, was stopped by police on Maple Street in Naugatuck.

During the investigation, police said Spinelli had 0.12 ounces heroin.

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He was charged with possession of a controlled substance—narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Spinelli was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 16.

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