Heroin Bust on Portland Street

FROM THE MIDDLETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT STREET CRIME UNIT

On June 23, 2010 the Street Crime Unit with the assistance of the Detective Division and
the Patrol Division executed a Search and Seizure Warrant at the residence of 19 Portland
St. We had received numerous complaints concerning this address from concerned
citizens that reside in the area. Neighbors complained that a Hispanic male Jesus Otway
(AKA “Cheo” ) sells heroin out of the house at 19 Portland St. First Floor and was in
possession of several firearms. Detectives know Otway through several incidents, which
included a vehicle pursuit, assault on a police officer, and weapons in his motor vehicle.

The male target of our investigation Jesus Otway age 22 was taken into custody in
Killingworth on an unrelated outstanding warrant for Criminal Mischief Third degree.

Sijairy Huertas age 22 was located inside of the residence along with a young child.
Huertas was wanted for Failure to Appear Second Degree on a Criminal Mischief charge
out of West Hartford.

Located inside of the residence was a backpack, containing 16.1 grams of heroin with
a street value of over twelve thousand dollars. Also inside of the backpack was 4.9
grams of cocaine with a street value of over eight hundred dollars. There were numerous
amounts of packaging materials including plastic bags, wax paper folds, scales, sealers,
sifters, cutting agents, and measuring devices.

There was also a stolen motor vehicle located in the rear of the residence at 19 Portland
St., which had various front end parts removed from it. Located in one of the bedrooms
at 19 Portland St. were several pieces of the vehicle including the headlights, the front
bumper, and the front quarter panels. An arrest warrant for Otway for the stolen motor
vehicle is forthcoming.

The Department of Children and Families was contacted as the narcotics that were
located inside of the residence were accessible to the child. DCF responded to the scene
at 19 Portland St. as their investigation is still ongoing.

Jesus Otway was subsequently arrested for the following charges and held on a
$400,000.00 Bond as he is a flight risk:

• Possession of Narcotics
• Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell
• Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell within 1500’ of a School
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Operating a Drug factory
• Risk of Injury to a Minor

Sijairy Huertas was subsequently arrested for the following charges and held on a
$200,000.00 Bond:

• Possession of Narcotics
• Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell
• Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell within 1500’ of a School
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Operating a Drug factory
• Risk of Injury to a Minor

Any citizens willing to give information concerning possible illegal activities are
encouraged to contact Sgt. Rich Davis of the Street Crime Unit at (860) 344-3259. All
information will remain anonymous.