Bennington PD arrest 8 in connection to drug investigation

BENNINGTON, Vt. ( NEWS10 ) — Eight people were arrested in Bennington in connection to a drug investigation. The arrests took place shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 on South Street.

Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at the South Street residence when the arrests were made. Police said Jordan Feliciano, 31, of Connecticut, tossed a Glock 17 pistol with a 27-round extended magazine while police searched the home. Three children under the age of 10 were also removed from the home.

Police found fentanyl, cocaine, prescription pain medication, digital scales, approximately $5,000, a Glock 17 pistol with two loaded 27 round magazines, manufacturing and packaging materials during the search. Feliciano’s vehicle was also searched. Police recovered a loaded 50 round drum magazine for a Glock 17 and a replica pistol resembling an actual firearm.

The following eight people were arrested and charged:

Darren Dwyer , 33, Bennington, Vt. — Charges: Cruelty to Children, Possession/Control of Regulated Drugs *Released on citation to appear

Amanda Gibbons , 40, Bennington, Vt. — Charges: Conspiracy, Cruelty to Children, Possession/Control of Regulated Drugs *Released on citation to appear

Tia Woodin age 40, Bennington, Vt. — Arrest on In-State Warrant *Lodged at Marble Valley Correctional

Kayla Willette , 34, Bennington, Vt. — Charges: Violation of Conditions of Release *Released on citation to appear

Billie Jean Adams , 30, Pownal, Vt. — Charges: Fentanyl Sell/Dispense 4+mg, Cocaine Possession *Released on citation to appear

Nathan Silva , 33, Bennington, Vt. — Charges: Cocaine Possession, Fentanyl Sell/Dispense 4+mg *Released on citation to appear

Reina Sosa , 19, New Britain, Conn. — Charges: Fentanyl Trafficking 70+mg, Cocaine Possession 2.5+gm, Conspiracy, Manufacture or Cultivation of Regulated Drugs, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices, Cruelty to Children *Held on $300,000.00 bail

Jordan Feliciano , 31, Hartford, Conn. – Fugitive from Justice — Charges: Fentanyl Trafficking, Conspiracy, Manufacture or Cultivation of Regulated Drugs, Weapons Possession of Dangerous Weapons During the Commission of a Felony, Cocaine Possession 2.5+gm, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices Manufacture Possession Sale Purchase, Cruelty to Children, Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms *Held on $500,000.00 bail

Police said Feliciano is a fugitive from Connecticut and is wanted for parole violations related to drugs and weapons offenses. He is also wanted in Windham County, Vermont, for weapon and drug related offenses.

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