Police Nab Alleged Crack Dealer Near Center Memorial Park

Police arrested a 38-year old Manchester man Wednesday evening on Main Street near after he was found with three grams of crack cocaine on his person, which police say he went to the park with the intention of selling. 

At approximately 8:30 p.m., according to police, Shawn Lewis, 38, of 875 Center St., arrived on Main Street near the park riding a bicycle. Police say they received word that Lewis, who goes by the street name "Face" was in the area to sell drugs, and when they arrested him near the park they found Lewis to be in possession of approximately three grams of crack cocaine. 

Lewis was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of cocaine within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school and interfering with police. He was held $125,000. 

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The arrest was made by members oft he East Central Narcotics Task Force. The task force, in cooperation with other municipal, and federal law enforcement agencies, is interested in stopping illegal narcotics sales and use in the Manchester, South Windsor, and Glastonbury communities. Anyone with information pertaining to any illicit drug activity is asked to contact the East Central Narcotics Task Force at (860) 645-5548.  All calls will remain confidential.  

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