An infant was inside of the car when police arrested a Rhode Island man for possessing a large amount of heroin in Ledyard, police said.
While investigating heroin being sold in Ledyard, the police department collaborated with the Regional Community Enhancement Task.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of Juan Hazard, 41, of Canston, Rhode Island.
Police located Hazard in a Cadillac Escalade on Wednesday at 5:24 p.m. When Hazard was found, police said an infant was inside the car, along with 13.2 ounces of heroin.
Ledyard officers seize the heroin, a cell phone and the car.
The estimated street value of the drugs is $34,500.
Hazard was charged with possession of heroin with intent to sell over one ounce, possession of heroin, risk of injury and operating a car with a suspected license.
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His bond was set at $150,000.
