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The individuals were arrested throughout New Haven County on Wednesday, May 25 on federal narcotics trafficking charges related to the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and oxycodone in and around Waterbury, US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery said.
Those arrested included:
- Javier Gonzalez, age 50, of Waterbury
- Francisco Gonzalez, age 51, of Waterbury
- Christopher Cammilletti, age 30, of Southington
- John Steferak, age 43, of Milford
- Jose Duprey, age 51, of Waterbury
- Wanda Lora, age 47, of Waterbury
- Robert Amatruda, age 38, of Bristol
- Victor. Duran-Barrera, age 41m of Bridgeport
- Garry Gebeau, age 56, of Ansonia
- Thomas Santos, age 33, of Waterbury
- Jose Ramos, age 40, of Waterbury
- Armando Varela-Plaza, age 40, of NYC
- Bianca Rodriguez-Cancel, age 36, of NYC
- Michele Cruz, age 36, of Waterbury
The investigation focused on drug trafficking in and around the city of Waterbury by Javier Gonzalez and his associates, and by Jose Duprey and his associates, the US Attorney's Office said.
During the execution of 11 search warrants more than 18 kilograms of narcotics, approximately $290,000 in cash, and approximately $400,000 in jewelry, officials said.
Specifically, a search of a business location on Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, which, as alleged, Duprey used as a stash location for narcotics and other items, revealed approximately 12 kilograms of a mixture containing suspected fentanyl, one kilogram of suspected heroin, one kilogram of suspected black tar heroin, and $40,000 in cash, court documents show.
Each defendant was charged with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute narcotics. All face up to 20 years in prison.
Javier Gonzalez and his brother, Francisco Gonzalez, were also charged with bulk cash smuggling, an offense that carries a maximum term of five years.
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