Police: 33 bags of crack cocaine found following traffic stop
Posted: Updated:A traffic stop led to a drug bust in Bridgeport after police say they spotted two people on bikes matching the description of robbery suspects.
When police stopped them, they say they noticed a gun in one of the suspect's waistbands.
According to police, Joshua Nwalozie did not have a permit for the 9 mm weapon.
A search then turned up 33 bags of crack cocaine and more than two grams of marijuana.
Police charged Nwalozie with possessing drugs and the gun. They released the other man at the scene.
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Man arrested after invaders break into his Monroe home
Man arrested after invaders break into his Monroe home
A man was arrested after an invasion inside his Monroe home.
A man was arrested after an invasion inside his Monroe home.
A man was arrested after an invasion inside his Monroe home.
A man was arrested after an invasion inside his Monroe home.
New York man accused of operating drug factory in Watertown
New York man accused of operating drug factory in Watertown
A New York man is facing several charges as he is accused of operating a drug factory in Watertown that almost caught fire earlier this month. Fire crews responded to a multifamily home on Main Street where they say they found 42-year-old Daniel Fung in the parking lot with burns on his face and hands. Police say Fung rented an apartment there and inside of it they discovered several items used to make cannabis oil. They say they also recovered 7.5 pounds of marijuana and packets o...
A New York man is facing several charges as he is accused of operating a drug factory in Watertown that almost caught fire earlier this month. Fire crews responded to a multifamily home on Main Street where they say they found 42-year-old Daniel Fung in the parking lot with burns on his face and hands. Police say Fung rented an apartment there and inside of it they discovered several items used to make cannabis oil. They say they also recovered 7.5 pounds of marijuana and packets o...
Police: Shelton man arrested, accused of 4-month burglary spree
Police: Shelton man arrested, accused of 4-month burglary spree
According to officials, the burglaries started in December 2017.
They say 44-year-old Michael Macy is accused of committing seven commercial burglaries in the area.
They say 44-year-old Michael Macy is accused of committing seven commercial burglaries in the area.
Bridgeport PD makes arrest in May homicide
Bridgeport PD makes arrest in May homicide
The city's Fugitive Task Force has arrested 30-year-old Shardel Ragin.
Bridgeport police say they have made an arrest in the May shooting death of Willie Nance.
Bridgeport police say they have made an arrest in the May shooting death of Willie Nance.
Police: Man attempts to burglarize Torrington home
Police: Man attempts to burglarize Torrington home
An attempted burglary occurred in Torrington on Monday morning, police say.
An attempted burglary occurred in Torrington on Monday morning, police say.
Police: 4 arrested after stealing from substance abuse treatment program
Police: 4 arrested after stealing from substance abuse treatment program
After a seven-month investigation, state police have arrested four people involved with stealing money from a state-run substance abuse treatment program in Bridgeport.
After a seven-month investigation, state police have arrested four people involved with stealing money from a state-run substance abuse treatment program in Bridgeport.
3 people issued citations for public disturbance in Stamford
3 people issued citations for public disturbance in Stamford
Police say three people were charged with public disturbance at a beach in Stamford.
Police say three people were charged with public disturbance at a beach in Stamford.
Police say three people were charged with public disturbance at a beach in Stamford.
Police say three people were charged with public disturbance at a beach in Stamford.
State police: Man survives 7-story jump to escape officers
State police: Man survives 7-story jump to escape officers
A Bridgeport man survived a seven-story jump to escape pursuing officers, according to state police.
A Bridgeport man survived a seven-story jump to escape pursuing officers, according to state police.
A Bridgeport man survived a seven-story jump to escape pursuing officers, according to state police.
Bridgeport police warn of increase in illegal BB guns
Bridgeport police warn of increase in illegal BB guns
Bridgeport police say BB guns are not legal in the city and say the number of people carrying them has skyrocketed.
Bridgeport police say BB guns are not legal in the city and say the number of people carrying them has skyrocketed.
Bridgeport police say BB guns are not legal in the city and say the number of people carrying them has skyrocketed.
Man barricaded in condo turns himself in to police after domestic incident
Man barricaded in condo turns himself in to police after domestic incident
Police say a man is in custody after barricading himself inside a condo Friday morning following a domestic incident.
Police say a man is in custody after barricading himself inside a condo Friday morning following a domestic incident.
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Expert warns of tainted drugs after Litchfield overdoses
Expert warns of tainted drugs after Litchfield overdoses
Expert warns of tainted drugs after Litchfield overdoses
Opioids more potent than heroin may have played a role in four suspected heroin overdose deaths that happened within the last nine days in Litchfield County, an expert says.
Opioids more potent than heroin may have played a role in four suspected heroin overdose deaths that happened within the last nine days in Litchfield County, an expert says.
Forecast: Heavy storms coming to western CT Tuesday
Forecast: Heavy storms coming to western CT Tuesday
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
ICE agrees to release 2 immigrant children held in CT & their parents
ICE agrees to release 2 immigrant children held in CT & their parents
Two immigrant children being held in Connecticut will be released today -- and so will their parents.
Two immigrant children being held in Connecticut were released and reunited with their parents Monday, according to Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Two immigrant children being held in Connecticut were released and reunited with their parents Monday, according to Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Young soccer players eager for 2026 World Cup on US soil
Young soccer players eager for 2026 World Cup on US soil
France beat Croatia 4-2 Sunday to win this year's World Cup, prompting massive celebrations in Paris and around France.
France beat Croatia 4-2 Sunday to win this year's World Cup, prompting massive celebrations in Paris and around France.
Local retailers feel the pressure of Amazon Prime Day
Local retailers feel the pressure of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day sales are now in full swing, although they're putting pressure on smaller, local retailers.
Amazon Prime Day sales are now in full swing, although they're putting pressure on smaller, local retailers.
Amazon Prime Day sales are now in full swing, although they're putting pressure on smaller, local retailers.
Business Briefs: Comcast, Facebook, We-Work
Business Briefs: Comcast, Facebook, We-Work
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Comcast is unlikely to raise its bid for 21st Century Fox assets, according to CNBC.
Hearing on Stamford Chick-fil-A scheduled for Monday night
Hearing on Stamford Chick-fil-A scheduled for Monday night
Stamford residents will have their chance to weigh in on a proposed Chick-fil-A that has been met by mixed reviews in the community.
Stamford residents will have their chance to weigh in on a proposed Chick-fil-A that has been met by mixed reviews in the community.
'Kindness' rocks taken from garden in Greenwich
'Kindness' rocks taken from garden in Greenwich
Rocks painted with inspiring messages for a teen with cancer seem to have been taken from Cos Cob Park in Greenwich Monday.
Rocks painted with inspiring messages for a teen with cancer seem to have been taken from Cos Cob Park in Greenwich Monday.
Amazon's Prime Day runs into snags swiftly
Amazon's Prime Day runs into snags swiftly
Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year and will try to lure more deal-seekers to the aisles of Whole Foods.
Amazon is extending its annual "Prime Day" promotion to 36 hours this year and will try to lure more deal-seekers to the aisles of Whole Foods.
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling
Putin said he did indeed want to Trump to win - because of his policies - but took no action to make it happen.
Putin said he did indeed want to Trump to win - because of his policies - but took no action to make it happen.
