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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 three controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Samas in Bridgeport prior to his arrest.
On Nov. 6, last year, Samas was arrested on a federal criminal complaint. On the day of his arrest, investigators searched his Bridgeport residence and seized approximately 80 grams of crack cocaine, 200 grams of powder cocaine, $14,000 in cash, and two digital scales.
According to Durham, Samas’ criminal history includes multiple drug convictions, including a federal conviction in 2005 for possession with intent to distribute and distribution of crack and powder cocaine.
On Sept. 21, 2005, he was sentenced to 240 months in prison. He was later re-sentenced to 96 months for violating terms of his release. Samas was released from federal prison in 2011.
Samas remains released on a $200,000 bond. He is scheduled to report to prison on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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