20-05-2025
Narcotics investigation in Meriden turns up multiple types of drugs, stolen gun and about $60K
A man was arrested following a narcotics investigation that led to a search of his Meriden residence and vehicle last week that allegedly turned up a stolen gun, multiple types of drugs and more than $60,000 in suspected drug trafficking proceeds.
Kemar Smith, 27, was arrested last Wednesday on charges of operating a drug factory, possession of a controlled substance, risk of injury to a child, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of narcotics with intent to sell, according to the Meriden Police Department.
Police said the Crime Suppression Unit in April and May conducted an investigation into alleged narcotics trafficking in the city that led to Smith being identified as a suspect. Investigators obtained a search warrant for his residence and vehicle.
The search allegedly turned up about 997 grams of cocaine, 51 grams of crack cocaine and three grams of fentanyl, police said. Investigators also reported finding a stolen HK 9mm firearm and $64,208 in suspected drug proceeds.
Smith was initially held on a $1 million bond and arraigned in New Haven Superior Court. His bail was reduced during the hearing to $750,000, which he has since posted, according to court records.
Smith has not entered a plea to the charges, records show. He is due back in court June 18.
