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Canadian Man Sentenced For Marijuana Smuggling

March 04, 2011
… a major marijuana smuggling and money laundering scheme. From 1998 to his arrest in July 2002, Cusson led an … that smuggled tons of high grade Canadian marijuana from Canada into the United States and smuggled millions of …
March 04, 2011
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Boston Attorney On Money Laundering Charges

April 07, 2011
… evade reporting requirements. The indictment alleges that from early 2009 to 2011, GEORGE - and a co-conspirator … (CW) represented that he had large amounts of cash from drug trafficking to both GEORGE - and his … referring GEORGE - clients, GEORGE - took $25,000 in cash from an undercover agent posing as a drug dealer client, and …
April 07, 2011
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DEA New England Collects Over Nineteen Tons Of Prescription Medication

May 10, 2011
… agencies that collected the unwanted medications from the public. Nationally DEA collected 376,593 pounds of … that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans …
May 10, 2011
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin

May 25, 2011
… in a narcotics trafficking ring that operated in New Haven from 2005 to 2009. On December 16, 2009, COTTO pleaded … quantities of prepackaged “bundles” of heroin, principally from a New York source-of-supply. The heroin, and also crack … Enforcement Task Force, including DEA agents and officers from the New Haven, West Haven, Meriden, Shelton, Hamden, …
May 25, 2011
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New Haven Man Sentenced To More Than Seven Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Crack

May 27, 2011
… release, for distributing crack cocaine. This matter stems from a joint law enforcement investigation conducted by the … According to court documents and statements made in court, from June through August 2010, JACKSON purchased crack cocaine from members of the drug trafficking organization and then …
May 27, 2011
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Hartford Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 75 Months In Federal Prison

July 15, 2011
… with intent to distribute cocaine. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … wiretap ordering distribution quantities of cocaine from Peter Maylor of Newington. On March 3, 2009, federal … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
July 15, 2011
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Former PIN Rx Pharmacist Indicted On Kickback And Tax Charges

September 23, 2011
… in May 2006, Gracie solicited and received kickbacks from persons associated with six internet companies that … In total, Gracie received about $120,717 in kickbacks from the six companies between May and November 2006. The … of Pharmacy. It was conducted by agents and investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Food and Drug …
September 23, 2011
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New Haven Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Crack

October 05, 2011
… release, for distributing crack cocaine. This matter stems from a joint law enforcement investigation conducted by the … According to court documents and statements made in court, from August through October 2010, Moore, an admitted member … a wiretap ordering distribution quantities of crack cocaine from other members of the drug trafficking organization, …
October 05, 2011
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Two Men Involved In Hartford-Area Narcotics Ring Sentenced To Federal Prison

October 07, 2011
… by four years of supervised release. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … wiretap ordering distribution quantities of crack cocaine from Peter Maylor of Newington. On March 3, 2009, federal … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
October 07, 2011
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Charges Filed Against Chicago-Area Man For Multi-Million-Dollar Theft Of Prescription Pain Relieving Medications

September 12, 2011
… stressed the importance of guarding prescription drugs from being diverted in the home to those they were not … plug a gaping hole of powerful prescription pain medication from allegedly being diverted for illegal mass … Sheriff’s Police and Assistant State’s Attorneys from the Narcotics Bureau for their joint work on the case. …
September 12, 2011
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Manchester Man Sentenced To 210 Months For Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

November 29, 2016
… 1.8 kilograms of fentanyl and $198,000 in drug proceeds from an apartment occupied by the defendant and another … enforcement seized approximately $560,000 in drug proceeds from a safe deposit box in the defendant’s name. The … into our community, and ensuring that they do not profit from doing so, is a critical priority of my office.”  …
November 29, 2016
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Overdose Investigation Results In 30-Month Sentence For Norwich Man

December 14, 2016
… release, for distributing heroin. This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … The emergency involved an 18-year-old male who had died from an apparent heroin overdose.  Fisher was not present at … Department.  The Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
December 14, 2016
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Heroin, Possessing Firearm

December 16, 2016
… and firearm possession offenses. The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … controlled purchases of heroin marked with the same stamp from Gamero and his associate, Charlie Tacuri.  Gamero and … Departments.  The Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
December 16, 2016
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Role In Fraudulent Oxycodone Prescription Scheme

January 10, 2017
… also purchased legitimate prescriptions for oxycodone from individuals.  The organization then used individuals, … purchased large quantities of illegally-obtained oxycodone from Julian Cintron and David Thompson, and sold the pills, … The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the Bristol, Greenwich, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, …
January 10, 2017
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Fairfield County Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison

March 16, 2017
… release, for trafficking heroin. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … Gutierrez continued to coordinate the acquisition of heroin from individuals in the Bronx, and the distribution of the … Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force includes members from the Bridgeport, Stamford, Stratford, Norwalk, Milford …
March 16, 2017
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El Paso Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Federal Prison For Brokering 25 Kilogram Cocaine Deal

September 22, 2015
… a cocaine trafficking organization that transported cocaine from Texas to Connecticut.  In 2014, the organization … and two of his associates.  Investigators also recovered from the vehicle driven by Duron’s associate a duffel bag … Administration’s Hartford Task Force, including personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office and the Bristol, …
September 22, 2015
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

September 22, 2015
… regularly ordered significant quantities of oxycodone pills from Garcia and Nunez, which were then sold to other … 2014, Demers ordered approximately 1,508 oxycodone pills from Nunez and Garcia. In addition, video evidence … Demers admitted that he had been purchasing oxycodone pills from Garcia, Nunez, and others for approximately two years. …
September 22, 2015
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Bridgeport Man Who Purchased Tableting Machine To Produce Oxycodone Pills Sentenced

September 23, 2015
… containing a tableting machine that had been ordered from China.  On that date, Wolvovsky stated to investigators … he had believed to be a large quantity oxycodone powder from the same individual.  Wolvovsky then stated that, … The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the Greenwich, Shelton, Hamden, Vernon, West Hartford, …
September 23, 2015
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Portland Man Sentenced To 11 Years For Crack Conspiracy And Distribution

November 06, 2015
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from several members of the conspiracy.  Marco Gordon was … Maine Gang Task Force, which is comprised of investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Portland, … assisted with the investigation.  The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
November 06, 2015
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Connecticut Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Crack Conspiracy And Distribution

December 18, 2015
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from members of the conspiracy.  Gordon was arrested on … Maine Gang Task Force, which is comprised of investigators from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal … assisted with the investigation.  The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
December 18, 2015
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East Hartford Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin

January 07, 2016
… A short time later, GOMEZ drove a separate vehicle away from the East Hartford residence to a hotel in East Hartford … search of the vehicle, investigators removed the duffel bag from the trunk and seized 99.8 grams of raw heroin and … heroin. The DEA Hartford Task Force includes participants from the Bristol, East Hartford, Hartford, Manchester, New …
January 07, 2016
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Camouflaged Canadian Charged With Smuggling 182 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Across Northern Border

January 14, 2016
… notification of activity on the railroad tracks which lead from the U.S.-Canadian border into the village of North … to the area. One agent tracked footprints in the snow from the border, while two others positioned themselves … however, would be determined by the Court with guidance from the advisory Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The United …
January 14, 2016
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Man Who Operated New Haven Crack Ring Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

January 20, 2016
… Gonzalez regularly obtained bulk quantities of cocaine from Deivy Pineda-Peguero of the Bronx, N.Y, on … area.  Gonzalez then paid Pineda-Peguero with proceeds from the drug sales. Gonzalez has been detained since his … Meriden. The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Meriden, West Haven, …
January 20, 2016
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Wesleyan Football Player Pleads Guilty To Distributing Synthetic Drug That Caused Overdose

March 08, 2016
… of the drugs that cause overdoses, to remove these drugs from the streets and out of the hands of vulnerable users, … Department of Public Safety responded to an emergency call from a campus dorm room and found a male student in severe … Haven Tactical Diversion Squad, which includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
March 08, 2016
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Two Hampden County Men Indicted For Large Scale Drug Conspiracy

March 25, 2016
… drive to Texas to pick up kilograms of cocaine and heroin from his Mexican supply source.  He then returned to … search of the tractor trailer, $1.17 million was recovered from a hidden compartment of the cab. Also that day, $350,000 was recovered from the residence of Roman. The charge of conspiring to …
March 25, 2016
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East Haven Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

March 30, 2016
… and unlawfully possessing firearms. This matter stems from a DEA Task Force investigation that included the use of … approximately $15,000 and a loaded nine millimeter rifle from Wrubel.  On January 30, 2014, a grand jury returned an … New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Meriden, West Haven, …
March 30, 2016
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West Haven Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

March 31, 2016
… and unlawfully possessing firearms. This matter stems from a DEA Task Force investigation that included the use of … approximately $15,000 and a loaded nine millimeter rifle from Wrubel. On January 30, 2014, a grand jury returned an … New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Meriden, West Haven, …
March 31, 2016
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Convicted Drug Trafficker And Money Launderer Sentenced To Prison

April 07, 2016
… transportation and distribution of cocaine and marijuana from Los Angeles to Boston.  Fernandes, who at the time of … under the alias “Orlando Sanchez,” obtained the drugs from sources in Los Angeles, and utilized various means, … and his co-conspirators also laundered the proceeds made from the sale of those drugs.  The conspiracy utilized …
April 07, 2016
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Norwich Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin Distribution Charge

May 02, 2016
… distribute, and distribution of, heroin.  This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … The emergency involved an 18-year-old male who had died from an apparent heroin overdose.  Fisher was not present at … Police Department.  The Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
May 02, 2016
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Ansonia Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Trafficking Prescription Narcotics

May 11, 2016
… Costanzo sold prescription narcotics to numerous customers from his Dwight Street residence.  The investigation further … admitted that he used more than $72,000 in funds derived from his illegal drug enterprise to purchase a residence … The Tactical Diversion Squad includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
May 11, 2016