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Connecticut Man Sentenced  For Distributing Fentanyl Connecticut Man Sentenced  For Distributing Fentanyl
Connecticut Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to years in prison for distributing fentanyl in Connecticut. New Haven County resident Darryl Small, age 34, of Hamden, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 40 grams or more of fentanyl on Monday, March 7, Avery said. Authorities started investigating Small after receiving information that he was distributing h…
Former CT Resident Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl While Released On Bond Former CT Resident Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl While Released On Bond
Former CT Resident Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl While Released On Bond A convicted felon who was busted with an illegal assault rifle in Connecticut has been sentenced to additional prison time after admitting to distributing fentanyl while released on bond, the US Attorney’s Office announced. Brian “Whites” Velez, age 33, formerly of Hartford and West Hartford, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm and then distributing drugs while released on bond. US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery said that in November 2018, Velez led police on a short car chase in Hartford’s South End befo…
CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Cocaine, Crack CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Cocaine, Crack
CT Man Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Cocaine, Crack A 33-year-old man has been sentenced for distributing heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Connecticut. Darryl Russell, of New Haven, was sentenced on Monday, April 11, to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. New Haven Police encountered James Lee on March 13, 2021, when he was sitting in a car that had fled police days prior, and police searched Lee's person and found $3,815 and $3,443 in the car, the DA's Office reported. Police also found heroin, crack cocaine, and coc…
CT Woman Sentenced For Involvement In Fentanyl Trafficking Ring CT Woman Sentenced For Involvement In Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
CT Woman Sentenced For Involvement In Fentanyl Trafficking Ring The sister of a Connecticut street gang leader will spend time in prison for her role in a fentanyl trafficking ring, federal officials announced. In 2018, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force began investigating Ricardo Reyes, also known as “Rick the Ruler,” a member of the Los Solidos street gang who was distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack in the area of Park Street and Hungerford Street in Hartford County. US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that the investigation into Reyes led them to his sister, Janicette Reyes, age 43, of Hartford, who used a Rowe Avenue residence …
Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring
Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring Eight people are facing federal charges for their roles in a massive drug distribution ring throughout Connecticut that led to the seizure of cocaine and nearly $800,000, authorities announced. US Attorney Leonard Boyle announced that eight suspects have been charged for distributing fentanyl, heroin, crack, and powder cocaine in the New Haven area following a federal and local investigation. Those charged: Jason Spearman, also known as “J,” and “Deuce,” age 33, of New Haven; Henry Horton, also known as “Bodie,” age 39, of New Haven; Jayquan Martinez, also known as “Neighbor,” and “Quan,…
CT Man  Admits To Fentanyl Distribution Charge CT Man  Admits To Fentanyl Distribution Charge
CT Man Admits To Fentanyl Distribution Charge A Connecticut man has admitted to distributing fentanyl following a lengthy investigation by police in Hartford County, authorities announced. US Attorney Leonard Boyle announced that Rocky Hill resident Sean Thomas, age 32, has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. An investigation was launched in 2020 as police in Hartford investigated Thomas and other alleged dealers for distributing fentanyl and marijuana. Prosecutors said that as part of the investigation, an undercover officer purchased marijuana from an employee at Puff Par…
CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking Connected To Overdose Deaths CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking Connected To Overdose Deaths
CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking Connected To Overdose Deaths A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison for trafficking in fentanyl that was connected to several overdose deaths. Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Juan Reyes, age 28, of West Hartford, was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 26, followed by five years of supervised release. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and the Norwich Police Department launched an investigation after several fatal and non-fatal overdoses occurred in a short period of time in eastern Connec…
CT Man Admits To Gun Possession, Drug Distribution Charges CT Man Admits To Gun Possession, Drug Distribution Charges
CT Man Admits To Gun Possession, Drug Distribution Charges A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession offenses. Benjamin Gladstone, age 29, of Hartford, pleaded guilty on Monday, Feb. 8, in connection with a 2019 drug case, said John Durham, U.S. States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents and statements made in court, in April 2019, Hartford Police made two controlled purchases of marijuana from Gladstone at his Collins Street residence.   During a following court-authorized search of Gladstone’s residence, investigators found a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun with …
CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl, Crack Distribution Offenses CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl, Crack Distribution Offenses
CT Man Sentenced For Fentanyl, Crack Distribution Offenses A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine. Nathaniel DeJesus, age 21, of Hartford, was sentenced to the prison term followed by four years of supervised release on Monday, Jan. 25, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2019, after a spate of gun violence in Hartford, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force, DEA, Hartford Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies initiated an investigation targeting gang-…
CT Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl CT Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl
CT Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl A Connecticut man has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing fentanyl. Mike Cruz, age 31, of Manchester, also known as Mike Flores, and “Mega,” also age 31, was sentenced to the prison term on Thursday, Jan. 14, followed by four years of supervised release, and a $10,000 fine, said John Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in January 2020, law enforcement received information that Cruz was distributing large quantities of narcotics from his Manchester apartment.  In Feb. 2020, investigat…
CT Man Sentenced For Narcotics Distribution CT Man Sentenced For Narcotics Distribution
CT Man Sentenced For Narcotics Distribution A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for distributing narcotics. Hartford County resident McClendon Jones, age 40, of Bloomfield, was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 8, by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley to the prison time, followed by four years of supervised release, said U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John H. Durham. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2019, Jones sped away from investigators who were conducting a traffic stop in Hartford and his car sideswiped a city transit bus.   He eventually lo…
Five Nabbed For Distributing Narcotics In New Haven Five Nabbed For Distributing Narcotics In New Haven
Five Nabbed For Distributing Narcotics In New Haven Five area men have been arrested for allegedly running a large distribution ring of heroin and crack cocaine in New Haven. The five men were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19 on federal narcotics charges, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to statements made in court, these prosecutions are part of a coordinated law enforcement effort to address rising drug-related violence in the Newhallville section of New Haven. The men were arrested following a grand jury indictment on Monday, Nov. 9. Those charged include: Herman Bellamy, 43, of East Haven, cha…
Former Fairfield County Resident Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Having Destructive Devices Former Fairfield County Resident Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Having Destructive Devices
Former Fairfield County Resident Sentenced For Distributing Heroin, Having Destructive Devices A former Fairfield County resident is heading to prison after being sentenced for his role in a drug distribution ring and for possessing “destructive devices.” Jesse Papcun, also known as “Steve,” 32, formerly of Stratford, was sentenced in Hartford district court to 37 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for distributing heroin in Connecticut. In 2017, members of the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Department began investigating individuals who were distributing narcotics in and around Bridgeport,” U.S. Attorney John Durham said. …
Fairfield County Drug Dealer Known As "Weezy' Sentenced For Distributing Heroin Fairfield County Drug Dealer Known As "Weezy' Sentenced For Distributing Heroin
Fairfield County Drug Dealer Known As "Weezy' Sentenced For Distributing Heroin A Fairfield County drug dealer who goes by the nickname “Weezy” will spend more than a decade being bars after found guilty by a federal grand jury of distributing heroin in Connecticut. Bridgeport resident Dewayne "Weezy" Joyner was sentenced to 180 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release after he was found guilty in New Haven federal court of possessing and distributing heroin in the area, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. In the summer of 2017, members of the ATF, DEA, and Bridgeport Police Department, who were investigating narcotics trafficking in Bridgeport’s…
Man Sentenced For Dealing Crack, Cocaine In Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Crack, Cocaine In Fairfield County
Man Sentenced For Dealing Crack, Cocaine In Fairfield County A man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced after being convicted of distributing drugs in the area, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham announced. Bridgeport resident Rocky Samas, also known as “Twin,” has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after he was found guilty following a two-day trial of one count of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine in December last year. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that between August and October 2018, police investigators conducted …
Five From Connecticut Among Six Nabbed For Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Bust Five From Connecticut Among Six Nabbed For Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Bust
Five From Connecticut Among Six Nabbed For Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Bust Six people have been nabbed for allegedly being part of a large-scale, elaborate heroin and fentanyl trafficking organization that has been broken up, according to U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham. Durham announced that the six, five of whom are from Connecticut, were arrested on federal narcotics distribution and money laundering charges for their role in the drug distribution ring, which operated throughout the state of Connecticut. Those charged: Domingo Guzman, 43, of Waterbury; Armando Gonzalez, 38, of New Britain; David Cintron, 24, of Manchester; Daniel Estremera, 40, of …
16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield Motel 16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield Motel
16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield Motel Police said they seized 16 pounds of marijuana, plus packaging materials and cash during an arrest in a Fairfield County motel room. In October last year, the Fairfield Police Department launched an investigation into allegations of drug sales in the area.  The investigation determined that the suspect, Tahj Wiley, 24, of Fairfield, was allegedly a part of a criminal organization involved in illegal activities including identity theft, credit card fraud, and narcotics distribution. While continuing their investigation into Wiley, it was also determined that he was supplying and distri…
Fairfield County Drug Dealer To Serve Prison Time For Distributing Oxycodone Fairfield County Drug Dealer To Serve Prison Time For Distributing Oxycodone
Fairfield County Drug Dealer To Serve Prison Time For Distributing Oxycodone A Fairfield County drug dealer will spend a short stint in prison after admitting to selling oxycodone pills to undercover agents investigating him for drug distribution. Salvatore Perry, 45, of Shelton, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty in Bridgeport district court to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of oxycodone in the area last year. Between September 2017 and November last year, undercover law enforcement officers made five controlled purchases of 30mh oxycodone pills fro…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Oxycodone Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Oxycodone
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Distributing Oxycodone A drug dealer distributing oxycodone in Fairfield County is heading to prison after pleading guilty last year. Jordan Rodofsky, 57, of Bridgeport, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, oxycodone. According to U.S. Attorney John Durham, between May and September 2018, law enforcement agents made controlled purchases of various quantities of oxycodone from Rodofsky. During one transaction, on Aug. 7, 2018, investigators purchased 96 30mg oxycodone…
Man Guilty Of Crack, Cocaine Distribution In Fairfield County Man Guilty Of Crack, Cocaine Distribution In Fairfield County
Man Guilty Of Crack, Cocaine Distribution In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man with a lengthy criminal history has been convicted of distributing drugs in the area, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham announced. Bridgeport resident Rocky Samas, also known as “Twin,” was found guilty following a two-day trial of one count of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.  Durham said that between August and October last year, police investigators conducted three controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Samas in Bridgeport prior to his arrest. …
Area Doctor One Of Two Charged With Narcotics Distribution Area Doctor One Of Two Charged With Narcotics Distribution
Area Doctor One Of Two Charged With Narcotics Distribution A Connecticut doctor and her alleged co-conspirator are facing charges for distributing oxycodone while serving as a resident at Yale-New Haven Health. Jennifer Farrell, 37, of New Haven, who was a medical resident in the Emergency Department between July 2017 and June this year, allegedly “wrote numerous prescriptions for oxycodone for non-legitimate medical purposes outside the scope of her professional practice in the name of at least five individuals,” including Jimiesha McKoy, who is also wanted by the FBI. U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John Durham said that Farrell did not see McKoy o…
Shelton Man Admits To Distributing Oxycodone Shelton Man Admits To Distributing Oxycodone
Shelton Man Admits To Distributing Oxycodone A Fairfield County drug dealer admitted to selling oxycodone pills to undercover agents investigating him for drug distribution. Salvatore Perry, 45, of Shelton, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport district court to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of oxycodone in the area. Between September 2017 and November last year, undercover law enforcement officers made five controlled purchases of 30mh oxycodone pills from Perry, selling between 30 and 60 pills each time. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that Perry obtained the oxycodone from at least two others who had le…
Bridgeport Man Who Distributed Heroin To Overdose Victim Sentenced Bridgeport Man Who Distributed Heroin To Overdose Victim Sentenced
Bridgeport Man Who Distributed Heroin To Overdose Victim Sentenced A Fairfield County man will spend years behind bars after being busted selling heroin to undercover officers. Bridgeport resident Talvin Hinton, 43, was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distributing heroin in the area, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. The sentence stems from a statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. On Sept. 23, 2017, the Stratford Police Department and paramedics responded to a suspected overdose of a 25-…
Man With Prior Conviction Admits To Heroin Trafficking Offense In Fairfield County Man With Prior Conviction Admits To Heroin Trafficking Offense In Fairfield County
Man With Prior Conviction Admits To Heroin Trafficking Offense In Fairfield County A Connecticut convict is facing more time behind bars after admitting to violating the terms of his supervised release following a federal prison stint for distributing heroin. Steven Hutchinson, 29, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin. Hutchinson was sentenced in federal court to 60 months in prison for distributing heroin, followed by five years of supervised release on Nov. 20, 2014. He was released on May 22 last year. Shortly after being released from prison, U.S. Attorney John Durham said the Stamford Pol…
Dominican National Sentenced For Illegally Reentered Connecticut Dominican National Sentenced For Illegally Reentered Connecticut
Dominican National Sentenced For Illegally Reentered Connecticut A Dominican national living in Fairfield County has been sentenced after illegally reentering the country and being busted for allegedly selling drugs. Oliver Joan Ubiera Maleno, 36, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last known to be living in Danbury, was sentenced in Bridgeport district court to 16 months in prison, time already served, for reentering the United States after being deported. In July 2002, Ubiera Maleno, who at the time was a legal, permanent resident of the country, was sentenced in federal court in Alaska to 37 months in prison for assessing with the intent to distribut…
Ex-Judicial Marshal Who Assisted Drug Dealer Sentenced In Bridgeport Ex-Judicial Marshal Who Assisted Drug Dealer Sentenced In Bridgeport
Ex-Judicial Marshal Who Assisted Drug Dealer Sentenced In Bridgeport A former judicial marshal in Connecticut has been sentenced for assisting a drug dealer while he was on the job. Norwich resident Adam Clarke, 38, was sentenced in Bridgeport district court to three years of probation, six months of home confinement and a $750 fine after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, heroin. In 2017, a long-term investigation was launched into the distribution of drugs in Norwich and New London, U.S. Attorney John Durham said. On several occasions in October that year, Clarke was caught on a court-authori…
New Haven Woman Who Distributed Crack is Sentenced New Haven Woman Who Distributed Crack is Sentenced
New Haven Woman Who Distributed Crack is Sentenced A Connecticut drug dealer has been sentenced for her role in an elaborate drug distribution ring that was broken up earlier this year. New Haven resident Dequeisha Sledge - also known as Queish and Shontay - has been sentenced to 18 months of home confinement followed by five years of supervised release for her role in the drug ring. An investigation by the FBI’s New Haven Safe Streets/Gang Task Force was launched in June last year following complaints of drug sales in New Haven.  The investigation included physical surveillance, more than a dozen controlled drug purchases and wiretaps. Th…
New Haven Man Charged With Federal Firearm, Drug Offenses New Haven Man Charged With Federal Firearm, Drug Offenses
New Haven Man Charged With Federal Firearm, Drug Offenses A convicted felon is facing more time behind bars after being busted with drugs and an illegal handgun in Connecticut. New Haven resident Qiyon “Gutter” Reed was arrested this week and charged with individual counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. According to the indictment, on Sept. 12, Reed was found to be in possession of a Heritage Manufacturing Stealth C-2000 nine-millimeter, semi-automatic handgun and a Smith & Wesson MP9 Shield nine-millimeter, semi-automatic handgun.  Dur…
Bridgeport Man Admits Selling Heroin While Awaiting Sentencing Bridgeport Man Admits Selling Heroin While Awaiting Sentencing
Bridgeport Man Admits Selling Heroin While Awaiting Sentencing A convicted felon from Fairfield County has admitted to selling heroin while awaiting sentencing on a previous charge for selling the drug to a fatal overdose victim. Bridgeport resident Darryck Norris has pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics and other drug offenses following his arrest in February.  An investigation into Norris’ activities in the area found that he had been dealing and distributing heroin from December last year through his arrest, while he awaited sentencing for a previous drug conviction. At approximately 8:50 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2016, first responders were dispatched…
Dominican National Sentenced For Heroin Trafficking In Connecticut Dominican National Sentenced For Heroin Trafficking In Connecticut
Dominican National Sentenced For Heroin Trafficking In Connecticut A Dominican national who had already been deported twice is heading to prison for trafficking heroin in Connecticut and other immigration offenses. Jorge Taveras-DeJesus, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, who formerly lived in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for distributing heroin and for illegally reentering the country after he was deported. The arrest of the 36-year-old Taveras-DeJesus came following a DEA Hartford Task Force investigation into a heroin trafficking organization operating in Connecticut,…
Man Sentenced For Trafficking, Distributing Heroin From Mexico In Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking, Distributing Heroin From Mexico In Fairfield County
Man Sentenced For Trafficking, Distributing Heroin From Mexico In Fairfield County A member of a heroin trafficking operation that distributed drugs from Mexico in and around the area is heading to prison for his role in the scheme. Bridgeport resident Tyevhon “Twin” King has been sentenced to 121 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distributing several kilograms of heroin in the area. King, 31, was a member of a Bridgeport-based heroin trafficking organization, that between April 2015 and March last year, received at least 30 kilograms of heroin that had been transported from Mexico. The drug was then distributed in and a…