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January 23, 2008

Five arrested in Westerly drug sting due in court today

Five of the seven people arrested during a drug sting in Westerly are due in court today.

The arrests Jan. 11 came as the result of a six-week investigation of street-level drug activity in Westerly.

Each of the suspects allegedly sold undercover police officers about $50 worth of drugs, according to Police Chief Edward A. Mello.

Due in District Court, Wakefield, today for bail hearings are:

David Wayne Hazard, 26, of Warwick
David A. Ziegenfuss, 22, of Westerly
Ronald C. Benoit, 37, no permanent address
Frank D. Valliere, 48, of Westerly
Althea M. Valliere, 55, of Westerly

Also arrested were Arthur G. Colotta, 46, and Robert E. Jordan, 41, both of Westerly.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 7:51 AM | Permalink

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