CROMWELL, Conn. — Five people were arrested on drug-related charges after an investigation at a Cromwell hotel, the town's police department said Monday. Two of the five are facing a charge of operating a drug factory.
According to police, on May 24, the Cromwell Police Department Detective Bureau, the Middletown Street Crimes Unit and the Capital Region Emergency Services Team investigated the Super 8 Hotel in Cromwell on a search-and-seizure warrant.
The investigation led to a "significant amount of illegal controlled substances" that were seized, according to police.
Five people, including Frank Zaler, 42, Kelly Christoni, 39, Gregory Carlson, 38, Carolyn Chambers, 36 and Patricia Porter, 34, are facing charges of interfering with a search warrant, use of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.
Zaler and Christoni are additionally facing charges of operating a drug factory on two counts and possession with intent to sell, police said.
Zaler also faces a charge of tampering with evidence.
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