New Milford Police have arrested a convicted felon and on parole for allegedly operating a drug factory.  Officers, along with the Connecticut State Police State Wide Narcotics Task Force, carried out a search warrant yesterday at a Danbury Road home.  This followed a lengthy investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine, allegedly by 37-year old James Anderson. 

Detectives seized 155.5 grams of marijuana, 6.6 grams of crystal meth, numerous Clonazepam pills and a fully loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol with an extended magazine. 

Anderson was charged with operation of a drug factory, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to sell, criminal possession of a firearm, alteration of a firearm identification mark and criminal possession of ammunition.  Anderson was held on $500,000 bond for a court appearance today.