NORWICH, Conn. - Norwich's police chief says an internal investigation has begun after the arrest of a police lieutenant on a drug charge in New York City.
New York police say 42-two-year-old Lt. Michael Blanchette was arrested last Friday morning in possession of a small amount of heroin. He was released the same day without bond.
However, Blanchette's younger brother is facing more serious drug charges. Court records show that 29-year-old Anthony Blanchette was arrested in the Bronx on felony drug charges.
New York police say they found 390 envelopes of suspected heroin in Anthony Blanchette's pocket.
Lt. Blanchette reached his 20-year mark with the Norwich Police department last month, but has been out of work on medical leave for the past 16 months.
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