Connecticut police say man ran illegal dental operation with drills out of La Quinta hotel room

East Haven, Connecticut police said two men are in custody after they allegedly plotted to tie a homeowner up and rob him, Friday, April 14. (Ring.com via East Haven Police Department)

A man illegally practicing dental work in a Connecticut hotel room was arrested over the weekend, police said.

The Danbury Police Department said officers responded to the La Quinta Hotel on Sunday after receiving reports that a guest was practicing dental work.

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Hugo Moraes-DeLima is accused of posing as a dentist and operating an illegal practice. (Danbury Police Department)

The man inside, identified as Hugo Moraes-DeLima, said he was conducting dental referrals, police said.

When officers entered the hotel room, they discovered dental equipment, including dental drills, suction machines and a portable X-ray machine. They also found numerous bottles of amoxicillin and other medications.

As officers were arresting DeLima, a man came out of the bathroom with gauze in his mouth saying he had just undergone dental work.

DeLima was charged with practicing dentistry without a license and illegal sale of prescription drugs.

He is being held on a $35,000 bond.

Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].

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