Police arrest 2 accused of selling cocaine near Ansonia Middle School

By Register Staff
ANSONIA — Neighbors’ complaints about drug dealing brought officers armed with a search and seizure warrant to a house near Ansonia Middle School.
Two residents of the house at 88 Howard Ave. were arrested.
At about 4:30 p.m. Friday city, Derby and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officers found about 2 ounces of crack cocaine and seized more than $1,300, city police said.
Joseph Vasquez, 18, was charged with sale of cocaine, possession within 1,500 feet of a school with intent to sell and tampering with evidence. He was held in lieu of bail for an appearance Feb. 14 in Superior Court in Derby.
Kayla Schlemmer, 18, was charged with sale of cocaine, and possession within 1,500 feet of a school with intent to sell.
She was held in lieu of bail for an appearance Feb. 17 in Superior Court in Derby.