Drug arrest

KILLINGLY — A Brooklyn man was arrested on heroin charges after a traffic stop in Killingly Sept. 3.

Brian Pomposelli, 30, of Tripp Hallow Road was charged with possession of heroin.

The Troop D Quality of Life Task Force was patrolling the Attawaugan and Ballouville sections in response to complaints by concerned citizens. They saw a Subaru Forester heading west on Ballouville Road commit a traffic violation.  Troopers stopped the vehicle as it turned onto I-395 via exit 94 in Killingly and interviewed the driver, Pomposelli, who allowed police to search the car. Troopers found about 30 bags of heroin hidden in the dashboard.

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 Facebook page.