A Fair Haven Heights woman received more than nine pounds of marijuana at her doorstep — without asking for it.
So reports top East Shore cop Lt. Jason Rentkowicz.
In his most recent blotter round up for neighbors, he wrote that the woman reported receiving “a suspicious package mailed” to her home, and finding all the unrequested herb.
“It appeared as if the drug dealer mailed it to the wrong house,” Rentkowicz wrote. So the police took the package “and are investigating.”
Following is his report on the highlights of the 194 calls for service the district received between Jan. 14 and 20:
Officers conducted 10 motor vehicle stops last week concentrating in the Fairhaven Heights area of the District.
On Monday, officers stopped a motor vehicle on Weybosset St and issued the 24-year- old West Haven resident a ticket for Failure to use a Turn Signal and Possession of Marijuana.
Later on Monday, a Morris Cove resident received a suspicious package mailed to the residence. Upon opening it, she discovered more than nine pounds of Marijuana. Oops, it appeared as if the drug dealer mailed it to the wrong house. Officers seized the contraband and are investigating.
A Ford Escape was stolen from the 300 block of Quinnipiac Ave around 1:00 am Monday morning. The vehicle was taken without the keys and locked prior to the theft.
On Tuesday, officers developed a suspect wanted for stealing a car from the 900 block of Quinnipiac Ave. He was determined to be a family member of the vehicle’s owner and suffered from drug addiction. The complainant wished not to pursue charges.
A 23-year-old West Haven man was identified as breaking a window on Jackson Ln Wednesday evening. Police were unable to locate the offender so submitted an arrest warrant application charging him with Criminal Mischief.
Thursday night, officers patrolling the parks encountered a suspicious vehicle parked in Fort Hale Park. Four occupants, ranging in age from 18 to 21, were found to be smoking marijuana. Police seized just under a half ounce of marijuana and all were issued an infraction for the possession.
While continuing to check on the parks, another offender was found to be smoking marijuana at Peat Meadow Park. That young adult was also issued an infraction for the violation.
On Friday evening, a resident walking along the 1200 block of Townsend Ave was attacked by a dog off a leash. She suffered minor bite injuries to the leg. The owner of the Pitbull, “Gucci,” was located and issued an infraction for Allowing a Dog to Roam.
Since Sunday, officers responded to dozens of hazardous conditions to include downed power lines, tree limbs, and other weather-related hazards. Residents are urged to drive with caution as icy conditions still exist from the extremely low temperatures. Although road sanding and other Public Works efforts increase traffic safety, motorists should not fully rely on it. The police responded to numerous motor vehicle accidents, some with injuries. Please be careful.
The City’s Emergency Operations Center is still activated and can be reached at 203- 946‑8221 for storm related issues.
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