06/17/2026
On Monday June 15th, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a BMW on Interstate 91 north by exit 47 after observing multiple vehicle violations. During the traffic stop multiple criminal indicators were observed leading officers to believe there was contraband inside of the vehicle. K9 Dunkin was utilized for a free air sniff around the vehicle where he displayed a positive alert for narcotics odor. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted where officers located a half kilogram (515 grams) of co***ne. The operator of the vehicle, Iden Moreno-Rivera 8/27/95 was placed under arrest and processed for the following charges, possession of a controlled substance 21a-279(a)(1), possession with intent to sell a controlled substance 21a-277(a(1A+, operation of a drug factory 21a-277(c), following too closely 14-240(b, and failure to wear a seat belt 14-100a(c)(1).
As part of the ongoing investigation the DEA Springfield office conducted a search and seizure warrant at a location in Springfield where they recovered over 50 grams of fentanyl.
Moreno-Rivera was arraigned on June 16th and is currently in custody with the Connecticut Department of Corrections on a $250,000 bond.
