Prescription takeback event slated Saturday at Bradley School in Derby

DERBY - Join us tomorrow for a DEA National Prescription Takeback event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bradley School, 155 David Humphreys Road,  

Drop off your unwanted, expired, or no longer needed medications at this drive-through event. Your participation will help prevent prescription medicine misuse and opioid abuse. 

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Klarides-Ditria shares collection sites for National Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 27 is National Drug Take Back Day.  The Take Back Day is part of the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative to safely dispose of unwanted medications. For more information, or to check availability or specific drop off times, please contact the agency listed. Collection sites are set up throughout the area, including: Seymour Seymour Police Department, 11 Franklin St., Seymour, CT Orange Orange Police Department, 314 Lambert Road, Orange, CT Help prevent over-the-counter (cough medicine, pain relievers, etc.) and prescription drug abuse by dropping off any unwanted, expired, or unused medicines, vitamins, or nutritional supplements. All medications must be in original containers, with all names crossed out. **The service is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked** No needles or sharps will be accepted. Examples of sharps include: Needles – hollow needles used to inject drugs (medication) under the skin Syringes – devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body Lancets, also called “fingerstick” devices – instruments with a short, two-edged blade used to get drops of blood for testing. Lancets are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes. Auto Injectors, including epinephrine and insulin pens – syringes pre-filled with fluid medication designed to be self-injected into the body Infusion sets – tubing systems with a needle used to deliver drugs to the body. Connection needles/sets – needles that connect to a tube used to transfer fluids in and out of the body. This is generally used for patients on home hemodialysis.

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Ansonia Police, DEA agents arrest 3 males on drug charges

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police in conjunction with the DEA New Haven Field Office Tuesday conducted surveillance in the north end of Ansonia to address quality of life, drug, and weapons issues. 

At about 2 p.m. officers and agents observed multiple possible drug transactions coming from a vehicle. When the vehicle was approached, there were three occupants all of whom were detained. 

The occupants were identified as Tremaine Cox, Kyree Pettway-Coverson, and Jeremiah Perkins, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.  

Pettway-Coverson was found with multiple folds of heroin in his lap. 

Cox had both powder cocaine and crack cocaine in his possession, he also had a fully loaded Glock 45 caliber handgun in his possession. The gun was registered to Cox and he had a valid pistol permit. 

The car was registered to Perkins and during a search of the car heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, a digital scale and packaging materials were found.

Tremaine Cox

Cox, 22, of Derby was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, sale of narcotics, and possession of drug Paraphernalia. 

Cox was released on a $100,000 bond with a court date of July 11, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.

Kyree Pettway-Coverson

Pettway-Coverson, 24, of Ansonia was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Pettway-Coverson was held on a $50,000 bond with a court date of June 28, 2023 [today] at Derby Superior Court.

Jeremiah Perkins

Perkins, 25, of Waterbury was charged with charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Perkins was released on a $50,000 bond with a court date of July 11, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.

Lynch said a total of 268 folds of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized, along with $890 in cash and the Glock handgun.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.