Naugatuck Man Sold Drugs To Victim Before Fatal Overdose: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A Naugatuck man is accused of selling narcotics to a 23-year-old on the day he fatally overdosed, according to Fairfield police.

Luis Rivera, 34, was arrested after a traffic stop March 11 and charged with selling narcotics — a felony — and drug possession, police said.

Rivera’s arrest was a result of a three-month investigation following the overdose in December, according to police, who said they had obtained a warrant for Rivera’s arrest.

"Thanks to our detectives' extensive and thorough investigation, we were able to charge the suspect to the fullest extent of our state's laws,” Lt. Antonio Granata said in an email.

Rivera is free on a $100,000 bond, with an arraignment scheduled for April 20, according to court records.