Connecticut
Connecticut is called home by 3,510,297 residents. The state capital is Hartford. There are 19,497 people in state prison and 52,092 people on probation.
Heroin and crack cocaine are the biggest threats to the population. Powdered cocaine is on the rise as New York distributors are selling the product at a reduced rate. The purity of heroin is on the rise and is becoming more popular as individuals no longer have to inject the substance. Much of the heroin comes from New York. The popularity of club drugs has decreased over the years throughout the state. Much of the marijuana in the state comes across the Canadian border. Pharmaceutical drug abuse is on the rise throughout the state.
The crime rate of Connecticut is 24% lower than the US national average. Property crimes comprise 90% of crime within the state.
A first offense for marijuana possession of any useable amount is a misdemeanor and carries up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine. A second offense is a felony and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $3,000 fine. Possession within 1,500 feet of a school is an automatic 2 year minimum sentence. Sale of any amount of marijuana is a felony and punishable by up to 7 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. Sale to a minor or sale within 1,500 feet of a school or other public area are felonies and have a 3 year mandatory minimum sentence. Possession of paraphernalia within 1,500 feet of a school is a felony with a 1 year mandatory minimum sentence.
Every day the police will make about 45 DUI arrests and 60 drug arrests.
Every month the state will lose roughly 80 residents to alcohol related death and 15 to illegal drug overdose.
