Drug Arrest

Police arrested a Putnam woman at 9 Providence St., first floor, last week. Courtesy photo.

 

 

 

PUTNAM —  A Putnam woman was arrested on drug charges Jan. 7  after the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force (QLTF), the Statewide Narcotics Taskforce – East office, members of the Putnam Police Department and members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed warrants at 9 Providence St. 1st Floor.

Once inside police found several adults and five young children.  Also located inside of the residence were 60 bags of heroin pre-packaged for sale, packaging equipment, several scales and a large amount of money. Because there were young children there, the Department of Child and Family responded and opened an investigation.

Arrested was: Nicole Ladouceur, 33, of 9 Providence St. 1st Floor, Putnam. Charges are: Possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, operating a drug factory and five counts of risk of injury to a minor.

This was a joint investigation by the CT State Police and the Putnam Police Department.  Members of the CT State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics and /or synthetic marijuana are encouraged to call the Troop D Anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 of message the QLTF Facebook page.