Crime & Safety

Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested in Trumbull: PD

The man was found to be in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, police said.

TRUMBULL, CT — A suspected drug dealer was arrested after an officer pulled his vehicle over for not using a turn signal, according to police.

The stop was made around 2 a.m. Feb. 19 near Old Town Road and Sylvan Avenue.

An officer smelled marijuana and noticed a small plastic bag containing a substance in the door panel, police said. The vehicle was searched and a grinder with marijuana residue, two vials of marijuana, a fold of marijuana wax and another bag of marijuana were found.

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The total weight of the marijuana was 21 grams.

Eathon Buster, 26, of Bridgeport was charged with possession with intent to sell marijuana, possession of more than half an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on a $2,500 bond.

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