Norwalk police: Texts, tips lead to 3-month drug probe, arrests

<p>Police in Norwalk say a series of texts and tips led to a three-month long investigation that ended with two suspected drug dealers behind bars.</p>

News 12 Staff

Jan 18, 2018, 11:11 AM

Updated 2,308 days ago

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Police in Norwalk say a series of texts and tips led to a three-month long investigation that ended with two suspected drug dealers behind bars.
According to police, Christopher Macdow and Scott Kostrna were both arrested at a house on Charcoal Road.
Police say officers found over a half a pound each of cocaine and marijuana.
Police also found a bullet proof vest, which neither man is allowed to own because each is a convicted felon.


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