U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
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Angel Delarosa has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face drug- and gun-trafficking charges in Connecticut federal court after an extensive investigation by U.S agencies targeting international crime networks.
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A Waterbury man faces federal charges for alleged drug distribution and firearms offenses after authorities seized drugs and weapons from his home last year. Prosecutors say Enrique Dellvalle-Perez has prior felony convictions but remains presumed innocent pending trial.
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A Stamford man faces new federal charges for allegedly distributing crack cocaine while awaiting prison time from an earlier conviction. Authorities say Danny Turkvan was arrested again before reporting to serve his sentence. He pleaded not guilty at his recent court appearance.
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Oronde Jefferson has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm during drug trafficking activities in Bridgeport. Law enforcement found fentanyl, crack cocaine, and a loaded handgun during his arrest outside a known drug location.
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Jose Raul Maita, an Ecuadorian national previously deported twice from the United States after multiple convictions including sexual abuse, has been charged with illegal reentry according to federal authorities on Mar. 19. If convicted, he faces up to twenty years imprisonment.
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Harry Whitley of New Haven pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. Authorities say he was arrested with drugs and illegal weapon modifications while on probation. Sentencing is set for June.
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Javon Morse of Norwich has pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges while on supervised release following an earlier conviction for cocaine trafficking. Authorities found large quantities of drugs and firearms after his arrest during an attempted police stop.
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A Mexican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven for unlawfully reentering the United States after multiple prior removals and convictions under various aliases. If found guilty, he could face up to twenty years imprisonment.
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Derrick Rivera of Bridgeport was sentenced to twelve years in federal prison for two armed robberies committed in late 2022. The incidents involved violence against business owners and customers. Authorities say this case demonstrates ongoing efforts against violent crime.
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A New Britain man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine following an extensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities seized drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles linked to the operation.
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A Brazilian national living in Stamford has been charged with possession of child pornography following an investigation involving federal and local authorities. The individual was arrested after reports from a cloud storage provider led to further inquiry by law enforcement agencies.
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A Columbia woman received a 20-year federal prison sentence for coercing a minor into sexual activity using online platforms. Authorities say Alyson Cranick communicated with her victim over thousands of messages before her arrest in late 2023.
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A Milford man has been sentenced to twelve years in federal prison after pleading guilty to enticing a minor into illegal sexual activity. The case involved livestreamed acts and evidence collected by investigators following arrests made last year.
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Federal authorities have charged Yunior Benavides with illegally reentering the U.S. after his deportation following a drug conviction. Officials say he was taken into custody during an investigation in West Hartford earlier this month.
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Adam C. Salgado Jr., a West Haven resident, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for receiving child sex abuse material through an encrypted app. Authorities say he used Telegram to access hundreds of illicit images and videos while serving in the U.S. Army.
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Nicholas Kingsley was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for firearm offenses after an investigation linked him to illegal imports from China. Authorities seized multiple weapons from his residence and vehicle following coordinated efforts by several law enforcement agencies.
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A Bridgeport man received more than eight years in prison for participating in armed robberies at retail stores and an Amazon delivery truck. The sentence follows multiple incidents involving firearms and threats against victims across several Connecticut towns.
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Luis Salaman has been sentenced to over fourteen years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation based in New Haven. Authorities say he attempted to intimidate witnesses during his trial through social media posts. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies working together.
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Christopher Purvis has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. The sentence will run consecutively with his current federal and state sentences. Authorities found drugs and a stolen handgun linked to Purvis after a police chase.
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Rafael Orlando Garcia has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine in Hartford. The case involved multiple controlled purchases by law enforcement between February and April last year. Authorities say this prosecution is part of a broader national effort targeting drug trafficking.