Crime & Safety

2 Arrested On Narcotics Charges At Condominium Complex In Fairfield: Police

The pair, both from New Haven, were arrested last month, according to authorities.

New Haven residents Casey Weidman and Stephanie Kellinsky were arrested by Fairfield police last month, after the pair were allegedly involved in an illegal drug deal on Unquowa Road, according to authorities.
New Haven residents Casey Weidman and Stephanie Kellinsky were arrested by Fairfield police last month, after the pair were allegedly involved in an illegal drug deal on Unquowa Road, according to authorities. (Alfred Branch/Patch)

FAIRFIELD, CT — A pair of New Haven residents were arrested last month in Fairfield, after police said the two were allegedly involved in an illegal drug deal at the Mosswood Condominium complex on Unquowa Road, Patch has learned.

The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. on May 23, when police received a report of a suspicious vehicle at the site.

"During the investigation, officers determined that Casey Weidman, 39, of New Haven, had driven to the location to sell crack cocaine to Stephanie Kellinsky, 36, also of New Haven," Fairfield Police Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch. "Officers recovered crack cocaine, cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and other evidence related to the investigation."

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Kellinsky was charged with possession of a controlled substance, use of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of violation of probation. She was held in lieu of bail of $20,000, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on June 17.

Weidman was charged with possession of a controlled substance, sale of a narcotic substance, use of drug paraphernalia, and several motor vehicle violations. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Friday.

"Fairfield Police would like to thank the resident who reported the suspicious activity that led to this investigation," Wellington said. "The vigilance of community members plays an important role in proactive crime prevention. Promptly reporting suspicious behavior allows officers to investigate concerns, identify criminal activity, and help keep Fairfield safe."

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