Police have accused a woman of distributing narcotics from a home in East Haven following a multi-agency investigation that culminated in a raid that allegedly turned up fentanyl, crack cocaine and other drugs.
Nicole Carbone, 41, was arrested Thursday on four counts of possession of a controlled substance and a single count each of possession with intent to sell, operating a drug factory, possession of drug paraphernalia and risk of injury to a minor, according to Capt. Joseph M. Murgo of the East Haven Police Department.
Murgo said the investigation was initiated earlier this month and involved a collaboration with the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force. Authorities began investigating following suspicions that someone was using a residence on Holland Road to sell narcotics.
During the investigation, authorities raided the home with assistance from Officer Stephen Marsico’s K-9 partner, Mack, allegedly finding a “significant quantity” of narcotics that were packaged for sale, Murgo said. Police allege that they located about 141 grams of fentanyl, 46.7 grams of cocaine/crack cocaine, 55.1 grams of methamphetamine and a large amount of cash and packaging material.
Murgo said police believe Carbone was distributing narcotics in East Haven and surrounding towns. According to Murgo, Officer Luke Rasile and Officer Stephen Marsico, along with the police department’s Investigative Services Division, worked alongside Task Force officers from the FBI and DEA to corroborate intelligence.
“The East Haven Police Department remains unwavering in our commitment to aggressively combat the sale and distribution of illicit narcotics in our community,” Murgo said in a statement. “Drug trafficking destroys lives, fuels violence and undermines the safety and stability of our neighborhoods.
“Individuals who choose to engage in the sale of illegal drugs should understand that they will be identified, investigated and held accountable,” Murgo added. “Through proactive investigations, strong partnerships with regional and federal agencies and decisive enforcement efforts, we will continue to target those who profit from this activity. East Haven will not be a safe haven for those who seek to harm our community for personal gain.”
Carbone was released on a $200,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in New Haven Superior Court on Feb. 2.