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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…
Western Mass 25-Year-Old Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl Western Mass 25-Year-Old Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl
Western Mass 25-Year-Old Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl A drug dealer from Western Massachusetts is facing millions in fines and decades in prison after being busted for allegedly planning to sell throughout the region. Hampden County resident Christian Camacho, age 25, of Springfield, was charged in federal court with one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to the indictment, in March 2022, Camacho knowingly was in possession of more than 40 grams of fentanyl that he planned to distribute in Hampden County and nearby areas. If convicted, Camacho faces up to 40 years in prison, four years of sup…
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…
Holyoke Man Admits To Distributing Heroin, Crack Holyoke Man Admits To Distributing Heroin, Crack
Holyoke Man Admits To Distributing Heroin, Crack A Western Massachusetts man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing heroin and crack cocaine. Hampden County resident Ronny Authier, age 23, of Holyoke, pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroin and one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, the US Attorney's Office said. According to court documents and the US Attorney's Office, Authier sold drugs to an undercover agent in September 2019, totaling 12 grams of heroin. On a third occasion, he sold the agent 24 grams of crac…
Man Driving Without Headlights On Facing Drug, Weapons Charges, Massachusetts State Police Say Man Driving Without Headlights On Facing Drug, Weapons Charges, Massachusetts State Police Say
Man Driving Without Headlights On Facing Drug, Weapons Charges, Massachusetts State Police Say A Massachusetts man was arrested following a traffic stop for driving without headlights on alleged weapons and drug charges. David McDade, age 36, of Worcester, was arrested around 2:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, after a state police trooper noticed he was driving in a black Mazda CX-9 without headlights. Trooper Micheal Lyons pulled over McDade and after running a check found that his license had been suspended, state police said. While waiting for the vehicle to be towed, Lyons conducted a search of the vehicle and uncovered a silver Smith & Wesson revolver loaded with five rounds …
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…
Western Mass Trio Nabbed On Drug Charges During Warrant Raids, Police Say Western Mass Trio Nabbed On Drug Charges During Warrant Raids, Police Say
Western Mass Trio Nabbed On Drug Charges During Warrant Raids, Police Say Three Western Mass residents were arrested for alleged drug possession following a warrants raid on two residences. Edwin Rodriguez, age 56, Mayraliss Padilla, age 43, and Nelvin Rodriguez, age 36, all of West Springfield, were arrested on Wednesday, May 26, following the warrant raids at two residences, said the West Springfield Police Department. According to police, the West Springfield Narcotics Unit in conjunction with members of the Hampden County DA’s Intelligence Unit and Hampden County Sheriff's Department executed conjunctive search warrants at 294 Main St. and 705 Union St. …
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…
Man Brings Drugs To Police Station - Cops Obviously Notice Man Brings Drugs To Police Station - Cops Obviously Notice
Man Brings Drugs To Police Station - Cops Obviously Notice A man allegedly decided to take piles of drugs with him on an unrelated trip to a local police station. On Saturday, Nov. 28, Heriberto Gonzalez, 25, of Worcester went to the police station in Monson, police said. While Gonzalez was in the parking lot, police went to check on his sobriety. Following a brief investigation, police allegedly found drugs with Gonzalez: ecstasy, Adderall, Xanax, marijuana, and THC products, police said. Officers also seized a scale, packaging material, and more than $3,450, police said. Gonzalez has been arrested and charged with possession with the intent to …
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…
Leader Of Worcester Latin Kings Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge Leader Of Worcester Latin Kings Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge
Leader Of Worcester Latin Kings Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge The leader of the Worcester Latin Kings has pleaded guilty to a drug distribution charge in federal district court. Alvin “King Humble” Mojica, 32, pleaded guilty, in a Massachusetts U.S. District Court on July 15, to the charge of distribution of cocaine. Mojica was arrested Dec. 5. He was one of 62 people arrested that day in a law enforcement sweep of the Latin Kings gang. The Kings' highest ranking member arrested that day was Michael "King Merlin" Cecchetelli, the East Coast "overseer."   At the time of Mojica's arrest, he was the leader of the Worcester based chapter o…