Crime & Safety
State Police Make Drug Arrest After Stop In Tolland
A traffic stop in Tolland turned into a pair of drug-related charges for a Vernon teen.

TOLLAND, CT — State police said they have made a drug-related arrest as part of an ongoing investigation.
At 1:44 p.m. on Jan. 14, a trooper stopped a vehicle at the intersection of routes 30 and 74 as part of the probe, according to a report.
As he approached the vehicle, a trooper detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the inside and notices a plastic bag of the drug in the center console, a report indicates.
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A state police dog was called to the scene and detected narcotics under a floor mat, according to a report. A scale and other drug-related items were also discovered, a report indicates.
The driver, 18-year-old Vernon resident Evan Jamieson, was charged with the sale of a narcotic substance and possession of a controlled substance.
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He posted a $10,000 bond and is scheduled for a Feb. 3 court appearance, records show.
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