After Stratford Police Department Narcotics Unit obtained a search and arrest warrant for Warren Beasley, age 21, of 543 Nichols Ave., the department’s Special Response Team took Beasley into custody without incident on Jan. 31, according to police. Investigators found Beasley to be in possession of crack cocaine.
Beasley had been the focus of an investigation into alleged drug activity in the area of his home and Nichols Elementary School, police said. During the investigation police say they confirmed the illegal activity and documented a drug transaction near the school.
Beasley was charged with the sales of narcotics within 1500 feet of a school and criminal activity while out on bond.