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PUTNAM — Two Putnam men were arrested on drug charges Nov. 1
Jude “Face” Abellard, 44, of 90 Powhattan St., was charged with: possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
Michael King, 62, of 90 Powhattan St., was charged with possession of narcotics.
Troopers assigned to the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force and Officers assigned to Parole spotted King on Providence Street and police said it appeared King was about to engage in a drug deal. Officers approached King who admitted to having several pieces of crack cocaine.
Quality of Life Task Force troopers called the Putnam Police Department and two officers arrived to help. Troopers and officers then went to 90 Powhattan St. to conduct a follow-up investigation.
When the officers arrived, Abellard, who was on parole, was located. A parole officer located powder cocaine, marijuana and over $2,000.00 in drug money on Abellard which was subsequently seized by Troopers.
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.
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