PUTNAM — May 3 the Putnam Police Department arrested five suspects after serving a narcotic-related search and seizure warrant on Battey Street.
Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace said the Putnam Police, assisted by the Statewide Narcotics Task Force – East Office, CT Violent Crimes Task Force-East Office and the Plainfield Police Department, served the warrant at 46 Battey St.
The Plainfield Police Department’s Narcotic Detection K-9 Ingrid was also used in the search.
He said police seized small quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, packing materials, scales, and a sawed-off shotgun. The investigation led to the arrest of five people.
This investigation remains active and open and additional arrests are anticipated.
Arrested were:
Sonny J. Barber, 34, 46 Battey St.; possession of cocaine, operating a drug factory, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Contessa Veyo, 34, 46 Battey St.; possession of cocaine, operating a drug factory, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Demetrius R. Hutchen, 32, 20 Thayer St., Putnam; possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with an officer.
Ashley E. Bradicich, 38, 45 Rogers Ave., Norwich; possession of cocaine.
Colin D. Straight, 24, 8 Dyer St., Danielson; possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a dangerous weapon and five counts of second-degree failure to appear.
The Putnam Police Department encourages the public to report ongoing or suspected criminal activity @ (860) 928-6565, by using the Putnam Police Department Anonymous Tip Line @ (860) 963-0000 or www.putnampolice.com. All information will be kept confidential.

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