Shelton Police Find Ecstasy Pills, Pot During Drug Raid

On September 2, Shelton detectives executed a search warrant for the residence of 70 Cornell St. Police located a bottle with 46 ecstasy pills, approximately two ounces of Marijuana, some packaged for sales, and packaging material.

Police arrested 20-year-old Josue Ramirez, of 70 Cornell St., and charged him with:

• Illegal possession of narcotics (Ecstasy),
• Possession of less than four ounces of marijuana,
• Possession of narcotics with intent to sell,
• Possession of drug paraphernalia, and
• Two counts of risk of injury to a minor (two juveniles were present in the residence).

Josue was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state superior court in Derby on September 12.

Police also arrested 22-year-old Abimael Ramirez, also of 70 Cornell St., and charged him with interfering with an officer. Abimael is accused of not complying with officers while police were conducting a search warrant. Abimael was released on a $1,000 bond and is also scheduled to appear at Derby Court on September 12. 

Additionally, police issued a ticket to 28-year-old Abimael Ramos, of Wood Avenue in Bridgeport, for possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana.

Police are asking anyone with illegal drug sales information to contact the at 203-924-1544 and ask to speak with a member of the detective division. All calls will be kept confidential.