The Norwich Police Department (above) concluded an ongoing investigation into the criminal sale of fentanyl and arrested two residents on Monday. (Photo by Sarah Genter)

NORWICH– On Monday, the Norwich Police Department (NPD) concluded an ongoing investigation into the criminal sale of fentanyl in the City of Norwich and arrested two individuals.

Norwich Police Chief Reuben J. Roach said the investigation began in May after the department received information from the public about a large amount of foot traffic in and out of a residence on East Main Street.

The NPD reported the sales took place in the City of Norwich. Roach said it is hard to estimate the exact amount of fentanyl the two sold, but it totaled a large amount.

During the investigation, the department made several undercover purchases of fentanyl from Kevin Jeremiah Dunmire, who was aided by Ashely Lorraine Bradley, the report said.

NPD arrested Dunmire, 42, of Norwich, and Bradley, 32, of Norwich. During the arrest, Roach said they were in possession of a large quantity of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Dunmire was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.