#Trumbull, CT. (May 17, 2016): State Troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport, Trumbull Police Department and a Trumbull Police K9 team located over 25 pounds of heroin following traffic stop.
On May 17, 2016 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Troopers from Troop G were on patrol conducting motor vehicle enforcement when they observed a Toyota Camry commit a moving violation. Troopers stopped the Toyota on Route 15 Northbound in Stratford. While troopers were speaking with the operator, they were alerted to possible narcotics in the vehicle and initiated an investigation. A Trumbull Police Department K9 team responded to the traffic stop and assisted with the investigation.
Through the course of the investigation, the Trumbull Police Narcotics Detection K9 assisted troopers in locating eleven (11) packages of suspected heroin within the vehicle. The operator, Jose Adorno, was taken into custody and transported to Troop G where he was processed and held on bond pending his court date. The heroin was seized and transported to Troop G where it was held as evidence. Troopers seized approximately 12.65 kilograms (approximately 28 pounds) of heroin.
Arrested: Jose Adorno (dob 08/11/65) 1364 North Hamlin Rd, Apt. #B1 Chicago, Illinois
Charges: Possession of over 1 Kilogram of Heroin Possession of over 1 Kilogram of Heroin w/Intent to Sell
Court: Bridgeport Superior Court May 18, 2016 Bond: $1,000,000.00
