New Haven Independent

Detectives were informed of the package by a postal inspector. After a trained dog sniffed something suspicious, police obtained a warrant and opened it up. They found 125 grams of cocaine inside. Cops then executed a “controlled postal delivery” to the location it was addressed to, then conducted a search and seizure of the home on Wednesday at noon. They arrested a 32-year-old man who lives there.

Cop Appears In Court

The city’s police spokesman appeared in New Haven Superior Court Wednesday on charges of breach of peace and interfering with an emergency call, stemming from a domestic incident on June 1.

Officer Joseph Avery Sr., who’s 52, was released on a promise to appear after his arrest by Madison police. At a court appearance Thursday, his case was continued until July 16.

F. Haven Assault

A man told police he was walking home from C Town supermarket with a friend when he was jumped from behind by two men. The attack happened at 509 Ferry St. at 9 p.m. Tuesday. The victim, who’s 44, was hit in the head and face. The attackers fled without any money.

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Additional arrests are coming, police said.