Two arrested
on drug charges
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department Aug. 1 arrested two men on drug charges.
The arrests followed a narcotic-related investigation in the Kennedy Drive area, according to Putnam Police Department Chief Christopher D. Ferace. The patrol division was assisted by the state Department of Parole.
Ferace said a quantity of alleged crack cocaine pre-packaged for sale at the street level and approximately one-half pound of alleged marijuana was seized as evidence.
Arrested were Tony Oates, 57, last known address 7 Cottage Place, Willimantic. He was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell. Oates was held on a cash/surety bond for arraignment Aug. 2 at GA 11, Danielson Superior Court. In addition, Oates, who is on parole, was remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections after his arraignment.
Also arrested: Lynwood R. Pipkin, 64, last known address 349 Kennedy Dr., Putnam. He was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of more than 1.5 oz. of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Pipkin was released on a $25,000 non-surety bond and issued a court date of Aug. 9 at GA 11 Danielson Superior Court. All accused are innocent until proven guilty, the chief added.

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