New London - Police arrested two people for possession of heroin and other charges Tuesday afternoon.

Police said Kouwani Barnstorff, 34, of 6 Union Street was wanted by the Norwich Police Department on several outstanding arrest warrants, including one for assault. Police, acting on tips from residents in the area, were able to stop the vehicle in which Barnstorff was a passenger. Police said Barnstorff attempted to run but stopped and surrendered after seeing a New London police dog at the scene.

Police searched the vehicle and confiscated 48 bags of heroin and $4,718 in cash. Barnstorff was charged with two counts of second-degree failure to appear in court, second-degree assault, possession of heroin with intent to sell, possession of heroin within 1,500 feet of a school, day care or public housing and possession of heroin.

The woman driving the car, Elizabeth Hansen, 30, of 74 Mumford Ave., Groton, was also charged with possession of heroin with intent to sell, possession of heroin within 1,500 feet of a school, day care or public housing and possession of heroin.

Police encourage citizens to call the anonymous narcotics infoline at (860) 447-9107 to report any drug activity.