U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
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Ronnell Rogers has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted again on drug charges while already under federal supervision. Authorities say he distributed fentanyl just weeks after leaving prison; this marks his third federal conviction.
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Federal authorities have indicted Kenny Laporte for alleged drug distribution and illegal firearm possession following an investigation in Hartford. Law enforcement seized significant quantities of drugs along with weapons during his arrest last year.
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A Norwich man received two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Authorities say this case highlights ongoing efforts against gun offenses involving repeat offenders.
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Jose C. Rivera has been sentenced by a federal judge for drug trafficking and firearm offenses following an extensive multi-agency investigation into narcotics distribution networks operating out of New Britain. The U.S. Attorney's Office continues efforts targeting such criminal activity throughout Connecticut.
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A New York man received a fifty-year federal prison sentence after being convicted for sexually exploiting minor girls online across several states using social media apps like Snapchat and TikTok. Authorities uncovered extensive evidence including coercion tactics targeting multiple teenage victims.
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Jose Luis Rodriguez has pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court after admitting he used another person’s identity for years—including obtaining a fraudulent driver’s license and U.S. passport—while living unlawfully in Connecticut. Authorities say sentencing will take place July 27.
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A Waterbury man received an eighteen-month prison sentence for distributing fentanyl containing dangerous additives and selling a stolen firearm. Federal authorities say this case is part of broader efforts targeting drug distribution and gun trafficking crimes across Connecticut.
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Levern Marion has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges following an extensive investigation in New Haven. Federal authorities highlighted their continued efforts against narcotics trafficking throughout Connecticut.
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Jordan Jamison received a twelve-year federal sentence after pleading guilty to trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine into Waterbury through coordinated operations spanning several states. Authorities detailed how investigations led them from California shipments back to local stash sites.
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Five people have been indicted for allegedly shipping large amounts of cocaine through mail from Puerto Rico into Connecticut. Authorities say multiple kilograms were found after an extensive investigation involving several agencies.
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A Peruvian national living unlawfully in the U.S. has been sentenced for participating in distraction thefts targeting retail shoppers across several states. Authorities say he stole wallets from victims before using their credit cards fraudulently.
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A Mexican citizen living illegally in Connecticut has pleaded guilty in federal court after being linked by investigators to large shipments of heroin and cocaine sent through mail from California. Authorities say four firearms were found at his residence upon arrest.
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A West Hartford man has been sentenced by a federal judge in Hartford for supplying large amounts of cocaine through an organized network investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities seized drugs worth thousands along with weapons during coordinated raids across several locations.
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A Guatemalan man has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for illegally returning to the United States after previous deportations. Federal authorities say this case reflects ongoing efforts against unlawful immigration as part of a broader national initiative.
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Roman Santiago Jr., a Danbury resident, has pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court after authorities intercepted over eleven kilograms of cocaine shipped via mail from Puerto Rico as part of an alleged trafficking operation between September 2024 and February 2025. Sentencing is set for July.
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Morris Carter III has been sentenced to over thirteen years in prison following convictions on multiple firearm charges while already under federal supervision. Authorities detailed evidence from surveillance footage leading up to his arrest after discarding weapons during flight from police.
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Two men from Bridgeport face federal charges after being indicted for robbing a jewelry store in Clinton earlier this year. Authorities allege they were part of a series targeting stores across several states between September 2025 and February 2026.
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Diana Miller-Lloyd has been sentenced for preparing fraudulent tax returns resulting in significant financial loss. She must serve an eighteen-month prison term after pleading guilty last year. The case was prosecuted by federal authorities focused on addressing financial crimes.
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Edward J. Sodlosky was sentenced for evading taxes after hiding over $1 million in income from his accounting practice between 2016 and 2022. He received three months' imprisonment along with fines after pleading guilty last November.
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Adam Wolfe has been indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven for alleged child exploitation offenses after an investigation involving multiple agencies. Authorities say digital evidence was found following searches conducted last year.