Two Bethel residents have been arrested for a variety of drug-related offenses in Danbury. Police launched an investigation months ago into resident complaints about drugs being sold in the Danbury area.
A search warrant was approved for Francisco Joel Martinez-Soto, his home, car and phone. The warrants were carried out yesterday evening when he was stopped at a traffic light on Deer Hill Avenue.
He was found in possession of several ounces of cocaine and more than $45,000 cash.
Bethel Police found small quantity of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and several hundred dollars more at his Juniper Road home. Alise Martinez was also linked to drug sales and both were taken into custody. She was released on bond while he was held for arraignment.
Martinez-Soto was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance with intent to sell less than half an ounce of cocaine, possession of controlled substance with intent to sell within 1500’ of a school, possession of controlled substance within 1500’ of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia and risk of injury to a child.
Alise Martinez was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance with intent to sell less than half an ounce of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and risk of injury to a child.
