Drug Test - Norwich, CT

Norwich, CT - Drug Testing

Notable Historical Events Related to Drug Use in Norwich, CT

In December 2022, an investigation by Norwich detectives led to the arrest of a local man for possessing more than two-and-a-half kilos of methamphetamine in his home. The 51-year-old Norwich man faced multiple charges that included methamphetamine possession, operating a drug factory, and the possession of over a kilo of methamphetamine with intent to sell.

In August 2022, a 42-year-old Norwich man was sentenced to prison for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a previous federal conviction. In a 2020 drug trafficking investigation by Norwich Police, officers made two drug purchases from the man. Officers then searched his home, finding 114 grams of heroin, drug packaging materials for street sale, about two pounds of marijuana, and a loaded gun. At the time of this offense, the Norwich resident was on federal supervised release for bank robbery and armed robbery offenses.

Substance Abuse Trends and Statistics for the City of Norwich, CT and New London County

Experts Say...

In November 2022, Director of Health Patrick McCormack spoke about the rising number of opioid overdose deaths in Norwich and New London County. McCormack said that the biggest concern with opioid-related deaths is the number of deaths caused by drugs tainted with fentanyl. "Street drugs are absolutely risky, and there's no way to necessarily know if they contain fentanyl," he said. "It's important to realize that each death isn't a data point but an impact on families, service providers, and the community," McCormack added.

Last updated 7/19/2023