THOMPSON — Oct. 28 a Thompson man was arrested and charged with various drug charges. Zachary Monahan, 27, of 434 Quaddick Road, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, operation of a drug factory, three counts of risk of injury to a minor, receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The arrest came after members of the Troop-D Quality of Life Task Force, the Statewide Narcotics Task Force – East office, and personnel assigned to the Troop D “Danielson Barracks” executed multiple search and seizure warrants at 434 Quaddick Road. Police said Monahan, a convicted felon, was selling heroin from his residence and was also in possession of multiple stolen firearms.  Once inside, police found 200 bags of suspected heroin pre-packaged for sale hidden in a bed where three small children sleep.  The approximate street value of the seized heroin is approximately $1,600. They also found four stolen firearms. These stolen firearms were later linked to several burglaries in the Thompson and Woodstock area. Police also seized a digital scale and approximately $2,000.

The three children, who ranged in age from 1 to 9 years old, were removed by the Department of Children and Family Services been initiated by DCF.      

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 QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.