Crime & Safety

Drugs Stashed in Suspects' Backsides

Unusual arrests and investigations from the area.


Two teenagers were arrested on drug charges in separate incidents this week in which both reportedly hid the drugs in their butt.

The arrests were made after North Branford police conducted traffic stops in town and the newly activated police dog helped sniff out the drugs, police said.

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A Naugatuck woman working as a bank teller allegedly used her position to steal more than $250,000 from customers. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 93, Cheshire police said.

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A Milford woman’s alleged impersonation of a doctor’s assistant ended up getting her arrested in North Haven this week. Police said the plot was foiled when the pharmacist called the doctor’s office to confirm the order and found out it was a scam.

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A 90-year-old Stratford resident was arrested on multiple counts of animal cruelty this week. The arrest is the latest in a controversial case in which her son was also arrested on similar charges, and that is also simultaneously the subject of a civil case in which the town is seeking custody of the cats.

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A New Haven man reportedly assaulted an employee of Marshalls in his attempt to steal goods from the Milford store.

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A Hamden man was arrested this week on charges that he was using a vacant house for target practice, according to the .


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