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Police: Paroled drug dealer found with drugs, weapon during traffic stop
Posted: Updated:Bridgeport police say a drug dealer is off the streets thanks to a joint operation between their department and state police.
Investigators say 27-year-old Marques Goethe was on parole after spending three years in prison when he was arrested Thursday following a routine traffic stop.
They say Goethe was caught with marijuana, heroin and more than $1,000 cash on him, along with an illegal handgun and a high-capacity magazine.
Police say the suspect was sent to prison in 2012 after he was shot in the chest. At the time, he was found with several bags of cocaine packaged for sale.
Officials say the cycle needs to be broken.
"When he went to jail, he was probably recovering from that gunshot wound to the chest," say Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez. "Somebody could have used that as an example to him and say, 'Look, if you're going in the wrong direction here, let's do something here. Let's straighten out your life. We're going to help you, but you got to help us.'"
Goethe is being held on a $100,000 bond and is due back in court next month.
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Danbury police: 1 person shot in arm; suspect sought
Danbury police: 1 person shot in arm; suspect sought
A shooting in Danbury landed one person in the hospital Thursday, and authorities are seeking the gunman.A shooting in Danbury landed one person in the hospital Thursday, and authorities are seeking the gunman.Accused drunk driver who crashed into hospital ER goes before judge
Accused drunk driver who crashed into hospital ER goes before judge
A man accused of drunkenly crashing his car into a hospital emergency room will remain free after a court appearance in Derby Thursday.A man accused of drunkenly crashing his car into a hospital emergency room will remain free after a court appearance in Derby Thursday.Man convicted of fatally striking teen with car spared prison time
Man convicted of fatally striking teen with car spared prison time
A man convicted of fatally hitting a teenage high school student with his car as she attempted to cross the road in Stamford has been spared prison time.A man convicted of fatally hitting a teenage high school student with his car as she attempted to cross the road in Stamford has been spared prison time.TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks
TV journalist Chris Hansen accused of bouncing checks
A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials.
A TV journalist known for confronting would-be child predators has been snared himself in a police investigation alleging he wrote bad checks for $13,000 worth of marketing materials.
Police chief calls fatal Bridgeport stabbing a 'crime of passion'
Police chief calls fatal Bridgeport stabbing a 'crime of passion'
The suspect accused of fatally stabbing a man inside a Bridgeport home was in court Wednesday.The suspect accused of fatally stabbing a man inside a Bridgeport home was in court Wednesday.Former leader of animal rescue arrested after 5 dogs found dead inside home
Former leader of animal rescue arrested after 5 dogs found dead inside home
A New Canaan woman and former president of a nonprofit rescue organization has turned herself in to police after her landlord discovered five dead dogs inside her Fairfield home.A New Canaan woman and former president of a nonprofit rescue organization has turned herself in to police after her landlord discovered five dead dogs inside her Fairfield home.3 taken into custody, guns recovered after police chase ends in crash
3 taken into custody, guns recovered after police chase ends in crash
Three juveniles were taken into custody following a police chase that turned up guns and ended in a crash in Bridgeport, police say.Three juveniles were taken into custody following a police chase that turned up guns and ended in a crash in Bridgeport, police say.Milford cop charged in pedestrian death distracted by puppy
Milford cop charged in pedestrian death distracted by puppy
A Connecticut police officer charged with negligent homicide for allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian with her SUV told investigators that she was distracted by a puppy in the vehicle.
A Connecticut police officer charged with negligent homicide for allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian with her SUV told investigators that she was distracted by a puppy in the vehicle.
Police make arrest in Bridgeport's 1st homicide of the year
Police make arrest in Bridgeport's 1st homicide of the year
Police have made an arrest in the Bridgeport attack that left one man dead and a woman injured.Police have made an arrest in the Bridgeport attack that left one man dead and a woman injured.Surveillance video shows man assaulted outside Bridgeport market
Surveillance video shows man assaulted outside Bridgeport market
Police have released surveillance video of a man being assaulted outside of a Bridgeport market.Police have released surveillance video of a man being assaulted outside of a Bridgeport market.
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24th annual Critics' Choice Awards
24th annual Critics' Choice Awards
"Roma" was the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards, winning best picture, foreign language film and a pair of individual honors for director Alfonso Cuaron."Roma" was the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards, winning best picture, foreign language film and a pair of individual honors for director Alfonso Cuaron.Your Photos: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Your Photos: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Got a snapshot of Sparky in a suit or Fido in a fedora? We want to see!Got a snapshot of Sparky in a suit or Fido in a fedora? We want to see!VIEW: Old Tappan Zee Bridge gets demolished with explosives
VIEW: Old Tappan Zee Bridge gets demolished with explosives
The remains of the old eastbound Tappan Zee Bridge were demolished with explosive charges Tuesday, Jan. 15.
The remains of the old eastbound Tappan Zee Bridge were demolished with explosive charges Tuesday, Jan. 15.
2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Just Married in Connecticut
Just Married in Connecticut
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Stars hit the red carpet for National Board of Review Awards
Stars hit the red carpet for National Board of Review Awards
Just a few days after the Golden Globe Awards, stars hit the red carpet in New York City for the National Board of Review Awards.Just a few days after the Golden Globe Awards, stars hit the red carpet in New York City for the National Board of Review Awards.
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Winter storm will pack punch with snow, ice and deep freeze
Winter storm will pack punch with snow, ice and deep freeze
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Poll: National Popcorn Day
Poll: National Popcorn Day
Poll: National Popcorn Day
Poll: National Popcorn Day
Happy National Popcorn Day! How do you eat popcorn?Happy National Popcorn Day! How do you eat popcorn?Good Samaritan returns lost wallet containing $5K in cash
Good Samaritan returns lost wallet containing $5K in cash
A Westport woman is searching for the good Samaritan who returned her wallet - which contained thousands in cash.A Westport woman is searching for the good Samaritan who returned her wallet - which contained thousands in cash.Connecticut swears in new 'kid governor'
Connecticut swears in new 'kid governor'
The Connecticut Democracy Center hosted Ella Briggs' inauguration ceremony at Old State House in Hartford.The Connecticut Democracy Center hosted Ella Briggs' inauguration ceremony at Old State House in Hartford.Forecast brings back memory of Connecticut’s ice storm of 1973
Forecast brings back memory of Connecticut’s ice storm of 1973
This weekend’s anticipated winter storm has some Connecticut residents remembering the last time a major ice storm froze the whole state, the ice storm of 1973.This weekend’s anticipated winter storm has some Connecticut residents remembering the last time a major ice storm froze the whole state, the ice storm of 1973.Family struggles to cope with loss of man slain in Bridgeport
Family struggles to cope with loss of man slain in Bridgeport
The family of Bridgeport's first homicide victim in 2019 remains in shock over their sudden loss as they try to cover the funeral expenses.The family of Bridgeport's first homicide victim in 2019 remains in shock over their sudden loss as they try to cover the funeral expenses.2 restaurants offer deals for struggling gov't workers
2 restaurants offer deals for struggling gov't workers
Two local restaurants are doing their part to help out federal workers who may be struggling amid the federal government shutdown.Two local restaurants are doing their part to help out federal workers who may be struggling amid the federal government shutdown.Tree crews get set ahead of potential ice storm
Tree crews get set ahead of potential ice storm
Crews tell News 12 that the forecast is a worst-case scenario.Crews tell News 12 that the forecast is a worst-case scenario.Firefighters offer lifesaving and house-warming tips ahead of frigid cold
Firefighters offer lifesaving and house-warming tips ahead of frigid cold
The Fairfield Fire Department Friday offered life-saving safety tips and advice for keeping homes warm during the expected frigid snowstorm.The Fairfield Fire Department Friday offered life-saving safety tips and advice for keeping homes warm during the expected frigid snowstorm.Chef's Quick Tip: Perfect cooked grains
Chef's Quick Tip: Perfect cooked grains
This week, Chef Bill Hall of Roasted in Stamford, shows Tina Redwine how to cook any grain perfectly.
This week, Chef Bill Hall of Roasted in Stamford, shows Tina Redwine how to cook any grain perfectly.
