Drug arrest

KILLINGLY — A New Hampshire man was arrested on drug charges Feb. 18  after a motor vehicle stop.

Zachary Padilla, 26, of Portsmouth, was charged with possession of narcotics ad possession of narcotics with intent to sell.

Members of the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force (QLTF) stopped a vehicle on Westcott Road in front of the Troop D barracks for a motor vehicle violation.  During the stop, K9 Dutch, a Dutch Shepherd patrol dog cross trained in narcotic detection, alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.  A subsequent search was conducted and Troopers found 50 bags of heroin pre-packaged for sale along with approximately 3 grams of crack cocaine.  

QLTF members were assisted by Troopers from the Killingly Resident Troopers Office and the Brooklyn Resident Troopers Office.

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.