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CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Crack CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Crack
CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Crack A 24-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced for distributing heroin and crack cocaine. Hector Diaz, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. In May 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police Department began to investigate a drug trafficking organization that was distributing heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine in the Waterbury area, the US Attorney's Office reported. Authorities wiretapped phones …
Stamford Man Admits To Trafficking Heroin In Connecticut Stamford Man Admits To Trafficking Heroin In Connecticut
Stamford Man Admits To Trafficking Heroin In Connecticut A drug dealer in Connecticut may spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to distributing heroin in Fairfield County. For the second time, Stamford resident Joaquin Veras - who has a previous conviction for drug trafficking - pleaded guilty to distributing heroin in Connecticut. Specifically, Veras, 46, pleaded to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, one kilogram or more of heroin. He previously was sentenced in August 2011 to 57 months in prison for conspiring to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in M…
Stamford Man Sentenced For Cocaine Distribution Stamford Man Sentenced For Cocaine Distribution
Stamford Man Sentenced For Cocaine Distribution A Fairfield County man will spend more than a year behind bars after being found guilty of distributing cocaine in Connecticut earlier this year. Norman “Ski” Peters, 38, of Stamford, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for cocaine distribution offenses. Peters was found guilty of one count each of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and using a telephone to facilitate a drug trafficking felony by a federal jury following a three-day trial. Between September 2015 and May 2016 Bobby “B.O.” Gutierrez and others conspired to distribute…
Norwalk Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin Norwalk Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin
Norwalk Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin A Fairfield County convict will spend a decade behind bars after being sentenced for distributing heroin. Joseph Daniels, 36, of Norwalk, was sentenced in New Haven to 120 months in prison, followed by eight years of supervised release, for distributing heroin in Fairfield County. Daniels - who also goes by the name “Sean,” was arrested in May last year, after undercover officers made multiple controlled purchases of drugs from him. At the time of his arrest, investigators seized approximately 190 grams of heroin, other drugs, paraphernalia and more than $59,000 in cash. Investigators sea…
FBI Task Force Probe Results In 25 Narcotics Arrests In CT FBI Task Force Probe Results In 25 Narcotics Arrests In CT
FBI Task Force Probe Results In 25 Narcotics Arrests In CT An FBI task force investigation into the distribution of cocaine and heroin in Connecticut and Massachusetts led to drug distribution charges for 25 suspected gang members who ran an elaborate drug trafficking ring. An investigation was launched by the FBI’s New Haven Safe Streets/Gang Task Force earlier this year targeting drug traffickers and related acts of violence by members and former members of the “Island Brothers” street gang. U.S. Attorney John Durham said the investigation determined that the drug trafficking ring established a base of operation in Fitchburg, Mass. The investigat…
Bridgeport Man Admits To Heroin Distribution, Firearm Possession Bridgeport Man Admits To Heroin Distribution, Firearm Possession
Bridgeport Man Admits To Heroin Distribution, Firearm Possession A man from Bridgeport has admitted to distributing heroin and possession of a firearm, according to John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Ismael Mangual, 43, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven on Thursday, March 28. Court documents and statements show that on August 31, 2017, Milford Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle Mangual was driving. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Mangual did not have a license, and the vehicle was not registered or insured. There was also a six-year-old child in the back seat…
Stamford Man Found Guilty Of Cocaine Distribution In Three-Day Trial Stamford Man Found Guilty Of Cocaine Distribution In Three-Day Trial
Stamford Man Found Guilty Of Cocaine Distribution In Three-Day Trial A three-day trial ended in a guilty verdict for a local drug dealer who was distributing cocaine in Connecticut. Norman “Ski” Peters of Stamford was found guilty of one count each of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and using a telephone to facilitate a drug trafficking felony by a federal jury. The trial began earlier this week on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Between September 2015 and May 2016 Bobby “B.O.” Gutierrez and others conspired to distribute more than 10 kilograms of heroin in Fairfield County. That drug and cocaine was acquired in kilogram quantities from Florida and New York a…
Norwalk Man Admits To Distributing Heroin Norwalk Man Admits To Distributing Heroin
Norwalk Man Admits To Distributing Heroin A convict who already served time behind bars for dealing crack cocaine has admitted to distributing heroin in Fairfield County and may face life in prison. Norwalk resident Joseph “Sean” Daniels, 36, pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin following his arrest last year. Daniels was arrested on May 15 last year by police in Norwalk after officers made several controlled purchased of narcotics off him. On the day of his arrest, investigators seized approximately 190 grams of heroin, other drugs, paraphernali…
Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To Heroin OD Death Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To Heroin OD Death
Man Admits To Drug Charge Related To Heroin OD Death A 63-year-old Connecticut man has admitted to distributing heroin that led to a fatal overdose. New Haven resident Curtis "Kirk" Draughn pleaded guilty in court to one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin, for his role in the overdose death of a 33-year-old man.  According to police, following the fatal overdose in December 2016, investigators determined that the victim had called “Kirk” prior to his overdose. In May last year, investigators contacted “Kirk,” who was identified to be Draughn, asking about purchasing heroin. In May, June and Augu…
Man Sentenced In CT Heroin, Crack Distribution Case Linked To Homicide Man Sentenced In CT Heroin, Crack Distribution Case Linked To Homicide
Man Sentenced In CT Heroin, Crack Distribution Case Linked To Homicide A Connecticut gang member was among 16 that have been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for his role in a heroin distribution ring. Antwane “Buck” Williams-Beym, 27, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Janet Hall in New Haven, to 84 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in the distribution of heroin in the area. The East Windsor resident was arrested following an investigation by the FBI and the Hartford Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics Division, which is targeting gang violence and narcotics trafficking by members and associ…
Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin To Fairfield County Overdose Victim Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin To Fairfield County Overdose Victim
Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin To Fairfield County Overdose Victim A drug dealer is behind bars for supplying heroin that led to an overdose in Fairfield County. Waterbury resident Andre Reed, 26, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing heroin to a female Danbury overdose victim.  The arrest comes as part of a statewide initiative targeting drug dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl and opioids that cause overdoses. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on March 1, 2016, members of the Danbury Police Department were dispatched to a service station, where there was a report of a “woman in distress in …
Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Narcotics To CT Overdose Victim Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Narcotics To CT Overdose Victim
Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Narcotics To CT Overdose Victim A 37-year-old Connecticut man waived his right to being indicted and pleaded guilty in Hartford to distributing heroin and cocaine.  John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, said that Ulpiano Lugo of Groton entered his guilty plea on Tuesday, May 8 before Senior U.S. District Judge Alfred V. Covello. This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to drug users. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 22, 2017, at about …
Bridgeport Man Who Distributed Heroin To OD Victim Sentenced Bridgeport Man Who Distributed Heroin To OD Victim Sentenced
Bridgeport Man Who Distributed Heroin To OD Victim Sentenced A 23-year-old Fairfield County man has been sentenced for distributing heroin that led to a fatal overdose. John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced on Wednesday that Bridgeport resident Richard “Raw” Estaba has been sentenced in district court to one day of imprisonment, time already served in jail, six months of home confinement and four years of supervised release for distributing heroin to an overdose victim in Seymour. According to Durham, the sentencing comes as part of an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute…