Arrested on drug charges
STERLING — A Valley View Road man was arrested on crack cocaine charges Nov. 13 after a traffic stop.
Kevin Gibbons, 41, of 139 Valley View Road was charged with possession of crack cocaine and possession of crack cocaine with intent to sell.
Members of the Troop D – Quality of Life Task Force conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black Chevrolet Suburban for a motor vehicle violation. During the interview, consent to search the vehicle was requested and denied.  K9 Ambrie, a narcotic sniffing Labrador, was then deployed to sniff the exterior of vehicle and alerted to the odor of narcotics. K9 Ambrie was then placed inside the vehicle and alerted to the center console area.  Troopers found about 5.3 grams of crack cocaine inside the center console.
Members of the Connecticut State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.