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New Canaan Man Issued Marijuana Infraction

Police responded to a noise complaint at the man's residence.

Christian Cruz, 32, of Locust Avenue was issued an infraction for possessing less than one-half ounce of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after police responded to his residence following a noise complaint on Friday, Nov. 2 at 9:29 p.m.

According to police, when officers arrived at the residence, the garage door was partially open and the smell of marijuana was apparent. The officer then knocked on the door and the odor was stronger.

There were three males at the residence, and Cruz was issued the ticket.

An 18-year-old New Canaan male was charged with disorderly conduct after his father reported to police he was throwing items in the house and acting belligerent on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2:44 p.m.

He was released on a promise to appear at a Nov. 5 court date. 

Psycho killer November 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Please stop publishing the names of people ticketed for marijuana. It's not even an arrest- able offense anymore. The only people who care are those who seek to demonize something that a huge percentage of the population has used at one time or another with 0 harm to themselves or others. What's the best that comes of it? The offender loses his job and we get to support him and his family?
Hollywood2 November 9, 2012 at 01:22 pm
Maybe Vic thought he was in Colorado?
overeducated1028 November 9, 2012 at 02:54 pm
These arrests are reminiscent of the Alcohol Prohibition Period in History. With this in mind why doesn't the government just impose whatever sin tax is needed and let adults decide for themselves whether or not to use Marijuana. Since the legal age to drink is 21 why not just add Marijuana to the list of adult decisions that can be made by the citizens of the USA! There are clear benefits that can be obtained from Marijuana. Now that healthcare is so costly society should restore a citizens ability to treat severe pain without the high cost of modern medicine!! Many citizens can not afford basic health care and the situation will get worse as the Republicans work hard to repeal "Obamacare". America used to be an intelligent,economically sound and compassionate nation. None of that is true anymore.
Scrapbookin' Mommy November 10, 2012 at 03:44 am
@overeducated1028
As a strong, independent mom in Connecticut I personally disagree with your ending comment about how "America used to be an intelligent,economically sound and compassionate nation". The reason why this is such a problem is the fact that you neglected to put a space between the comma and the word economically. Seeing as you are, as your name suggests, "overeducated"; I was appalled to see such an elementary error from a person who claims to have such a high level of education.
J.James November 11, 2012 at 08:03 pm
Is anyone capable of having a debate anymore without resorting to ad hominems? If you disagree with overeducated's assertions, argue your position articulately. Present counterpoints, build your argument and tell us all why you believe your opinion is correct. By the way, there should be a comma between "Connecticut" and "I personally..."
mary parker November 17, 2012 at 05:45 am
I want the people arrested for drug possesion ect... names to be published so I can warn my child not to hang out with that person or group if they are doing something illegal. So many parents just don't care what or who their kids are involved in. Pretty sad!

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