Kason Esquilin, 23, of Hartford, when Esquilin pulled into the parking lot of a restaurant on Bayonet Street about 5:30 p.m.
Stevens said Esquilin was attempting to sell drugs to an undercover officer.
Previously, Stevens said, undercover officers purchased 100 bags of heroin from Esquilin. Based on those purchases, police were able to obtain a warrant for Esquilin's arrest.
Esquilin, 23, was charged with sale of heroin and criminal attempt to deliver heroin and cocaine.
Police also arrested Jane Cipriani, 53, of 21 Salt Rock Road, Baltic, who was with Esquilin at the time of his arrest. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stevens said the arrest was part of a continuing effort to assist local police in improving the quality of life for New London residents.
Stevens said Esquilin was attempting to sell drugs to an undercover officer.
Previously, Stevens said, undercover officers purchased 100 bags of heroin from Esquilin. Based on those purchases, police were able to obtain a warrant for Esquilin's arrest.
Esquilin, 23, was charged with sale of heroin and criminal attempt to deliver heroin and cocaine.
Police also arrested Jane Cipriani, 53, of 21 Salt Rock Road, Baltic, who was with Esquilin at the time of his arrest. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stevens said the arrest was part of a continuing effort to assist local police in improving the quality of life for New London residents.
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