Large Amount Of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ammo Seized In Springfield, Suspected Trafficker Charged Large Amount Of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ammo Seized In Springfield, Suspected Trafficker Charged
Large Amount Of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ammo Seized In Springfield, Suspected Trafficker Charged A man has been charged after police said a search warrant executed at his apartment in Western Massachusetts led to the seizure of large quantities of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and ammunition. Juan Ramos-Cotto, age 35, was arrested following a search of his apartment on Clifton Ave. in Springfield on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Massachusetts State Police.  Authorities reportedly located the following while executing the search warrant: About 300 grams of suspected fentanyl More than 100 grams of suspected cocaine More than 150 rounds of ammunition Police said Ramos…
CT High School Student Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say CT High School Student Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say
CT High School Student Overdoses On Suspected Marijuana Laced With Fentanyl, Police Say Police are investigating after a student allegedly overdosed on fentanyl-laced marijuana at a Connecticut high school. The incident took place around 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, in Hartford County in Bloomfield when police responded to Bloomfield High School for a medical call. According to Lt. James Salvatore, of the Bloomfield Police, when officers arrived they found a 16-year-old student in the security officer suffering from an apparent drug overdose. Officers and school staff provided first aid to the student including administering multiple doses of “Narcan” to help rev…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin A Fairfield County man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Anthony Gilchrist, age 32, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. He pleaded guilty to the charge on Saturday, Nov. 20, the US Attorney's Office reported. Authorities have been investigating several gangs based in Bridgeport, including the "Greene Homes Boyz," whose members distribute heroin, crack cocaine, mariju…
Person Of Interest Identified In Fatal Overdose Of CT Seventh-Grader Person Of Interest Identified In Fatal Overdose Of CT Seventh-Grader
Person Of Interest Identified In Fatal Overdose Of CT Seventh-Grader Police in Connecticut said that a person of interest has been identified in the case involving the death of a seventh-grade student from a fentanyl overdose. The Hartford Police Department also announced late Tuesday, Jan. 25, that about 100 bags of fentanyl were found in the bedroom of the student who died two days after overdosing on the drug on Thursday, Jan, 13 while at school.  Two other students were also hospitalized but later released.  According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, the fentanyl found was packaged in the same manner as the 40 bags located a…
String Of Fentanyl Deaths Lead City In Fairfield County To Issue Warning String Of Fentanyl Deaths Lead City In Fairfield County To Issue Warning
String Of Fentanyl Deaths Lead City In Fairfield County To Issue Warning Police in one Fairfield County city are warning residents of a string of overdose deaths linked to the use of fentanyl-lace opiates. Captain Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department said on Sunday, Jan. 23, police are investigating a "string of overdose deaths that appear to be due to the use of fentanyl-laced opiates."  While there currently is no evidence that these three deaths of city residents are directly related, the department is warning the public with regard to the rapid and deadly effects of fentanyl, Conklin said. Fentanyl is widely prevalent in the illicit drug s…
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…
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for alleged possession of 116 bags of fentanyl and possession of a stolen gun after police received a complaint of drug dealing at an apartment complex. Jose Ortiz-Rosado, age 46, of Hartford, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 19, by community service officers Steven Pino and Miguel Varela responding to complaints of trespassers conducting drug sales at the apartment building located at 655 Broad St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. In addition to the drugs, officers also seized 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, and a stolen Smith & Wess…
CT School Being Decontaminated Of Fentanyl After Fatal Student Overdose CT School Being Decontaminated Of Fentanyl After Fatal Student Overdose
CT School Being Decontaminated Of Fentanyl After Fatal Student Overdose A Connecticut school where a teen died from a fentanyl overdose will remain closed while workers decontaminate the building. District officials said the Sport and Medical Science Academy in Hartford where a 13-year-old boy overdosed and some 40 bags of fentanyl were discovered will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 18, while authorities continue to test the building for any traces of fentanyl. The process could take several days. See Related Story: CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found The incident began on Thursday, Jan. 13, when the teen overdose…
New Haven Man Pleads Guilty To Possession, Intent To Distribute Fentanyl New Haven Man Pleads Guilty To Possession, Intent To Distribute Fentanyl
New Haven Man Pleads Guilty To Possession, Intent To Distribute Fentanyl A 24-year-old Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge after officers found him with about 19 grams of fentanyl. Tashuan Minor-Davis, of New Haven, pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 10, to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The West Haven Police Department was conducting surveillance at about 10 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2020, when police saw Minor-Davis involved in what seemed to be a drug transaction from his vehicle, which was parked at a West Haven gas station, the US …
CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found
CT Teen Dies After Overdosing On Fentanyl At School Where 40 Bags Were Found A Connecticut teen who overdosed on fentanyl at school where 40 bags of the drug were located by police has died. The 13-year-old, 7th-grade student died on Saturday, Jan. 15 after overdosing on the drug on Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Sport and Medical Academy School in Hartford. Two other students were also hospitalized but later released. Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert said investigators found 40 small bags of fentanyl during a search of the school following the overdose. The bags were found stashed in two classrooms and the gymnasium, police said. The drugs were reportedly packag…
Nearly 40 Bags Of Fentanyl Found At CT School Where Student Overdosed Nearly 40 Bags Of Fentanyl Found At CT School Where Student Overdosed
Nearly 40 Bags Of Fentanyl Found At CT School Where Student Overdosed Police found nearly 40 bags of fentanyl hidden through a Connecticut school after a 13-year-old student overdosed on the drug. The incident took place around 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Sport and Medical Academy School in Hartford. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, the overdose of the student 7th-grade student prompted a search of the school which turned up "approximately 40 bags of fentanyl." The student remains unresponsive and in “grave condition” Boisvert said Friday, Dec. 14. Two other 7th graders believed to be exposed to the drug were also transport…
Teen In Guarded Condition After Fentanyl Overdose At CT School Teen In Guarded Condition After Fentanyl Overdose At CT School
Teen In Guarded Condition After Fentanyl Overdose At CT School A Connecticut student is in guarded condition following a suspected fentanyl overdose while at school. The incident took place around 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, in Hartford. Police were called to the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, located at 280 Huyshoppe Ave., on the report of an unconscious male juvenile.  According to Hartford PD Lt. Aaron Boisvert, when officers arrived, CPR was being administered by responding fire and EMS.  The juvenile was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for treatment, where he was listed in guarded c…