Danbury Teen Charged With Selling Drugs At Lake Kohanza

DANBURY, Conn. - An 18-year-old boy was charged with selling drugs near Lower Lake Kohanza on Monday after several complaints were called in to the Danbury Police Department, police said.

The Danbury Police Department Special Investigations Division is committed to addressing such quality of life issues and will continue to maintain a presence in this and other problem areas throughout the City of Danbury.
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by Alissa Smith

06/25/2013 2:00 p.m.

According to police, the department received numerous complaints about suspected drug activity at the intersection of Kohanza Street and Dogwood Drive.

The police Special Investigations Division conducted surveillance of the area Monday afternoon, police said. During that time, a detective reported seeing activity consistent with a drug sale, police said.

An investigation led to the arrest of Brian Guyton, of Danbury, police said.

Guyton was charged with possession of a controlled substance under a half-ounce, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a school and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school.

He was held for arraignment on $5,000 bond.

The Danbury Police Department Special Investigations Division is committed to addressing such quality-of-life issues.

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