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Low Prices, High Buyers: Police Bust Drug Ring Run Out Of CT Car Dealership, Feds Say
A federal investigation dismantled a drug trafficking operation allegedly run out of a Connecticut car dealership, leading to the arrest of 13 people on narcotics distribution charges, authorities said.
Investigators seized more than 10 pounds of cocaine, over 200 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of heroin, seven firearms, $75,000 in cash, and 26 vehicles during searches of the Supreme Automotive dealership in New Britain and locations linked to those arrested, said the United States District Attorney for Connecticut.
The investigation, led by the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Tas…
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 4.25 years in prison for narcotics distribution and firearms possession, and for violating the terms of his prior supervised release.
Ronnell Rogers, age 28, of New Haven, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to prison time, as well as three years of supervised release following his time in jail, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2019, Rogers was released from federal prison after serving approximately 17 months for unlawful possession of ammu…
CT Basketball Coach Charged With Enticement Of Minor, Drug Offenses
A former Connecticut basketball coach is facing federal charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting underage girls.
Danny Lawhorn, age 30, of Hartford, was charged by federal criminal complaint with child enticement and narcotics distribution offenses, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Lawhorn is detained pending a hearing scheduled for Friday, Oct. 22, Boyle said. He has been in state custody since Tuesday, Oct. 5, when he was arrested on related state charges.
According to a cr…
CT Man Sentenced For Drug Distribution, Firearm Possession
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Kendall Jones, age 32, of Hartford, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 28, after pleading guilty to the crimes in April, said Leonard C Boyle, acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in September and October 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Hartford Task Force, along with state and local law enforcement officers, conducted an operation in response to a recent spike in drug-related violenc…
CT Man Caught With Heroin, Crack Was Carrying Loaded Gun, Feds Say
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Connecticut man charging him with narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Ronnell Rogers, 27, of New Haven, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 28, and entered a not guilty plea during a court appearance and was ordered to be held without bail, said John Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
As alleged in the indictment, on Sunday, Jan. 17, Rogers possessed distribution quantities of heroin and crack cocaine, and a loaded Smith & Wesson .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
It is further alleged tha…
CT Trio Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl
Three Connecticut men were indicted for selling a large amount of fentanyl, which they stored in a West Hartford apartment, after allegedly selling drugs to undercover Hartford Police and FBI agents multiple times between August and October of 2020.
Kyle "Bark" Pitts of West Hartford, 37, Curon "Buck" Johnson of East Hartford, 31, and Jabari Walcott A.K.A. Jabari Walcott-Greene of Hartford, 22, were all indicted for narcotics distribution-related charges on Tuesday, Nov. 17 by a federal grand jury in Hartford, according to U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John H. Durham.
All …
16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield County Motel, Police Say
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…
Four Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader
Four accused mobsters, including two from Westchester, were convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and other felonies that could land them in prison for life.
Christopher Londonio, 45, of Hartsdale, and Steven L. Crea, 72, of the Crestwood section of Yonkers were found guilty Friday, Nov. 15 after a six-week jury trial on an assortment of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering for the 2013 execution of notorious gang leader Michael Meldish.
“The violent and disturbing acts of these four organized crime figures included the brutal murder …
