Crime & Safety
New Haven Man Allegedly Found With Coke, Pot
He was pulled over early Saturday morning after spotted allegedly speeding on Bowen Street.
A New Haven man is facing drug charges after he was caught allegedly speeding down Bowen Street early Saturday morning.
At about 2:30 a.m. Saturday Officer Shawn Nutcher saw a car speeding down Bowen Street, according to Hamden Police spokesman Capt. Ronald Smith. Nutcher stopped the car at the intersection of Arch and Fitch streets, Smith said.
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When the operator of the vehicle, David Johnson 27, of 207 Division St., New Haven, was searched, officers found 14 bags of cocaine and a bag of marijuana in his possession, Smith said.
Johnson was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell and possession of marijuana.
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Johnson was released after posting $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Sept. 21.
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