2 Ansonia men facing narcotics charges in Stratford
The Stratford Police Department's Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit started investigating a specific person in January, based on a tip. They were informed the suspect was a street-level drug dealer that would sell narcotic substances to people throughout town.
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On March 7, the NVI Unit executed four search and seizure warrants related to the investigation of William Pjura, 20, of Ansonia.
The search warrants applied to a residence in Ansonia, another residence in Shelton, a 2010 Cadillac and Pjura's person.
Police said the searches found about 42 grams of crack/cocaine, about 84 grams of fentanyl, a large assortment of oxycodone pills, a 2010 Cadillac CTS and $1,600 in cash.
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Pjura was subsequently charged with multiple narcotics offenses, including operation of an illegal drug factory and illegal possession of methadone/narcotics with intent to sell.
Pjura was held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17.
George Rich, 60, of Ansonia was also arrested during the execution of one of the search warrants.
He was charged with illegal possession of narcotics and illegally obtaining prescriptions.
Richard was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17.
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