Police Seize 670 Heroin Bags, Mercedes Benz in Drug Investigation

An investigation into the sale of heroin uncovered a connection linking the Capitol City region to southeastern Connecticut towns. According to the Town of Groton Police Department, the investigation resulted in the April 27 arrest of a 23-year-old Hartford man in Windsor.

Jeffrey Jean-Philippe of 377 Woodland St., Hartford, was charged with the following:

• Operating a drug factory
• Possession with intent to sell crack cocaine
• Possession with intent to sell heroin
• Possession of a controlled substance

At the time of the arrest, police seized:

• Approximately 670 bags of heroin packaged for sale
• 12 grams of crack cocaine
• $2,000 cash
• Alprazolam pills
• A Mercedes Benz

Search of Suspected Stash House in Windsor

A search warrant was issued for a suspected stash house in Windsor and police said they discovered a drug factory where heroin was allegedly processed and packaged.

"Seized during then search warrant was approximately 70 grams of suspected uncut heroin, scales, crack cocaine and packaging/processing materials were seized," Groton Police said. "The estimated street value of all drugs seized during this investigation is $60,000."

Jean-Philippe posted a $250,000 bond and was issued a May 10 court date.

The investigation was conduced by the Regional Community Enhancement Task Force in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Windsor Police Department, and Hartford Police Department.

(Photos courtesy of Town of Groton Police Department)