Drug Raid Uncovers Fentanyl, High-Capacity Magazines From Dealer's Bristol Home: Cops
A Connecticut man is facing a slew of charges after police discovered fentanyl, crack cocaine, multiple handgun magazines, and more than $70,000 in cash inside his home, authorities said.
Jimmy Farmer, 37, of Bristol, was arrested on Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, and is being held on numerous narcotics and firearms-related charges, police said.
Bristol PD’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) arrested Farmer following the Wednesday morning raid. Police said they found the following inside of his home: Fentanyl, Crack-cocaine, digital scales that could be used for drug distribution, han…
Woman Who Opened Fire In Bristol Police Station Takes Plea Deal: 'We Are Satisfied'
A Connecticut woman accused of opening fire inside the Bristol Police Department lobby has taken a plea deal, officials said.
Suzanne Laprise, 51, of Plainville, pleaded guilty in New Britain Court in connection with the October 6, 2023, shooting inside the station, Bristol Police Chief Mark Morello said in a statement. Laprise admitted to a charge of an attempt to commit assault.
Laprise arrived at the police department at 11:38 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2023, after drinking at a bar in Bristol, according to an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
She entered the lobby holdin…
High-Capacity Magazine, Stolen Firearm Found During Routine Bristol Traffic Stop: Police
A late-night traffic stop in Connecticut led to the arrest of a local man after police found a stolen firearm, ammunition, and marijuana packaged for sale in his vehicle, police said.
At approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Bristol officers were conducting motor vehicle enforcement on Pine Street when police stopped Shawn Rodriguez, of Bristol, for a headlight violation, Lt. Eric Hanson said. During the stop, officers noticed an improperly stored firearm inside Rodriguez’s vehicle. The firearm was later determined to be stolen.
A search of the vehicle turned up additional items, inc…
