In August of this year, the Westport Police Department received two separate anonymous tips that narcotics were being sold out of a Saugatuck Avenue residence by a male known as Josiah or “JoJo”. The Westport Detective Bureau initiated an investigation and conducted surveillance on the residence. The suspect was identified as Josiah Alicea, 18, of that address. On three separate occasions, persons leaving the residence were found to be in possession of marijuana. On September 15, 2017, a search warrant was executed on the home. Upon arrival, officers found Alicea smoking marijuana in the presence of two juveniles. Detectives
seized marijuana, scales, packaging materials, two BB guns and $1246 in cash.
Josiah Alicea, 18, was subsequently taken into custody. He was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury to Child, 21a-279(c) Possession of Controlled Substance: Non- Narcotic/Hallucinogen;4 oz Marijuana, 21a-277(b) Sale of Controlled Substance, and 21a-267 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Alicea was held on $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk court on September 25, 2017.

(Westport Police Press Release)