Crack Cocaine, Marijuana Seized From New London Residence

New London police officers served a search and seizure warrant at 49 Connecticut Ave. #1, in New London, with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics-East and the Connecticut Parole Fugitive Task Force.

During the Nov. 18 search, officers reportedly found 146 grams of crack cocaine, 22 grams of marijuana, narcotics related packaging materials and $2,202 in U.S. currency, according to a police report from New London Deputy Chief Peter Reichard.

Police arrested Raymond Fuentes, 34, of the above address, and charged him with the following:

• Possession of narcotics greater than 4 ounces
• Possession of narcotics with intent to sell
• Possession of marijuana
• Possession of marijuana with intent to sell
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Operating a drug factory

Fuentes was wanted by the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles on a Remand to Custody Order and an arrest warrant for failure to appear in court, police said.

Anyone with information concerning narcotics activity is asked to contact the New London Police Department at 860-447-5288 or via its anonymous Tip411 system.