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Pittsfield Man Sentenced For Multi-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
A 54-year-old man from Western Massachusetts was sentenced for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Berkshire County resident Edward Chapman, of Pittsfield, was sentenced on Thursday, March 10, to 11 years in prison and eight years of supervised release, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
In March of 2020, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone, and …
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,…
Woman From Region Admits To Role In Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy
A Massachusetts woman has admitted to her role in a fentanyl, heroin and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
Worcester County resident Amanda Ford, age 35, of Fitchburg, pleaded guilty on Friday, Dec. 3, to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and cocaine base, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
She is scheduled to be sentenced on March 22, the Attorney's Office said.
Ford was charged with 17 other defendants in July of 2020, and she is the 10th defendant to plead …
Man Charged In Fairfield County Larceny Of Exercise Equipment Worth Over $68,000, Police Say
A 61-year-old man was charged after police in Fairfield County said he was involved in a larceny of exercise equipment worth more than $68,000.
Police received a report on Nov. 24, 2020, from an individual who said they paid $68,562.57 for exercise equipment and never received it, according to the New Canaan Police Department.
The victim said they made multiple attempts to get the equipment delivered, authorities said.
Investigators determined that Kevin Rourke, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was involved in the larceny, police said.
Authorities said Rourke surrendered himse…
Two Arrested For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Fairfield County Businesses, Police Say
Two men have been arrested for allegedly using stolen credit at numerous Fairfield County stores.
Nywain Thomas, age 25, and Eric Wolf, age 22, both of Queens, New York, were arrested in Darien after officers responded to a report of two individuals possibly using fake banking cards, according to authorities.
The complainant told officers that the two men had come into their business and one of them indicated they had left a bank card behind days prior, said Darien PD Sgt. James Palmieri.
They gave the name “Thomas” and were given a lost card the business had on file, said p…
