Drug arrest

EASTFORD — After a traffic stop, a Killingly man was charged with drug violations by the state police and the Quality of Life Task Force.

Oct. 29, on Rt. 198, Brian Gleason, 42, of Wyndham Landing, was charged with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with intent to sell.

Members of the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force (QLTF) and a Trooper from Troop D stopped a vehicle on Route 198 in Eastford for several motor vehicle violations to include defective brake lights and failure to maintain lane.   During the stop, police personnel were granted consent to search the vehicle and found 130 bags of heroin pre-packaged for sale on the right front passenger of the car.  

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 and /or synthetic marijuana are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF