New London police said they have arrested two people after seizing synthetic marijuana, also known as K2, Wednesday, and they are looking into whether this case is linked to more than a dozen recent possible K2 overdoses.
Narcotics officers from the New London Police Department raided an apartment on Home Street at 4:14 p.m. Wednesday and seized K2, which is an illegal substance, according to police.
Tony Hicks, 48, and 31-year-old Jessica Gomer, who both live in the home, were arrested and charged with possession of a hallucinogenic. Gomer was also charged with criminal attempt to tamper with evidence, according to police.
At least 14 possible K2 overdoses have been reported in New London over a week and Acting Chief Peter Reichard says officers are looking into whether this case is linked to them.
Anyone with information concerning "K2" or any drug or narcotics activity is asked to call the New London Police Department's Narcotics hot-line at 860-447-9107 or submit anonymous information through the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
