(Bridgeport, CT, April 22, 2014) – A city man was arrested Monday after he offered to sell crack cocaine to undercover officers.

The arrest happened after narcotics officers developed information about drug activity in a specific area of Washington Avenue.

Officer Miguel Perez and Sgt. John Evans worked undercover and parked in the area of Washington Terrace. After a short time, a suspect approached the passenger-side window and offered to sell them “Trees”, “Base”  and “Dope.”

That is street terminology for marijuana, crack cocaine and heroin.

The undercover officers stated that they were awaiting a crack cocaine delivery from their own dealer, who they said told them to meet him at that location.

The suspect, later identified as Gene Johnson, 36, of Stratford, became annoyed and informed them that this was “his block” and that no one sells there but him. The officer apologized and Johnson pulled a bag from his sock that contained what officers recognized as crack cocaine. He remarked on the quality and quantity.

The officers arrested Johnson without incident and charged him with possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell, among other charges.

His bond was set at $50,000.