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16 Charged In Takedown Of CT Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution Ring
Sixteen people are facing various charges stemming from the gang-related distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Connecticut and other areas in the region.A federal grand jury returned the 27-count indictment charging the defendants on Wednesday, June 8, according to an announcement from Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Tuesday, June 28.
The US Attorney's Office said the following people were charged:
Luis Feliciano, age 38, of East Hartford
Jose Tirado, age 41, of Hartford
Carl Jones, age 41, of Hartford
Luis Robles, age 25, o…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced In Arson, Murder Scheme
A 33-year-old man was sentenced for his role in a plan to murder an individual and set fire to a Fairfield County business.
George Rivera, of Danbury, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 29, to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon on Saturday, March 25, the US Attorney's Office said.
According to the announcement, on April 2, 2018, police tried to pull over a car that was driving with unlit taillights.
The …
Duo Sentenced In Scheme To Murder Individual, Set Fire To Fairfield County Business
Two men were sentenced to years in prison for their roles in a plan to murder an individual and set fire to a Fairfield County business.
Luis Mercado, age 55, of Bridgeport, and 35-year-old Luis Mejias, of Waterbury, were sentenced on Monday, June 27, to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
They both pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon on Friday, March 25, the US Attorney's Office said.
On the morning of April 2, 2018, police attempted t…
Trio Nabbed After Robbery Spree Targeting CT Stores Statewide
Three Connecticut men have been charged with committing at least eight robberies of convenience and smoke shops across the state earlier this year.
The three were indicted by a grand jury on Thursday, June 16 in New Haven County, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Those charged include Steven Galarza, age 24, of Seymour; Efrain Deleon, age 58, and Gilberto Deleon, age 56, both of New Britain, officials said.
As alleged in the indictment and other court documents, between February and March, the men, using fake firearms robbed the following retail locat…
CT Store Owner, Worker Admit Defrauding Federal Program
The owner of a Connecticut convenience store and his father, who helped him operate the business, have admitted to a food stamps fraud offense.
Hartford County residents Javed Saeed, age 52, and 68-year-old Dastgir Saeed, both of South Windsor, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 10, to conspiracy to commit food stamp fraud, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Javed is the owner of the Manchester Quick Mart and Mobil gas station, which is located at 262 Oakland St. in Manchester, the US Attorney's Office reported.
His fathe…
First Black Woman To Serve As US Attorney For District Of Connecticut Takes Command
A longtime lawmaker in Connecticut has checked off a new milestone.
Vanessa Roberts Avery, age 47, of West Hartford, has been sworn in as the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut, making her the first Black woman to fill that position.
“It is an honor to return to this office, in the city where I was raised, to serve as Connecticut’s U.S. Attorney,” Avery announced.
“I look forward to working with the many talented members of this office, as well as our dedicated law enforcement partners, to enforce federal criminal and civil laws, protect our communities, and ensure justice …
