U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
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Thomas Marra of North Haven has been indicted for allegedly robbing a Berlin bank while on supervised release after serving time for drug trafficking charges. Authorities say he could face up to twenty years if convicted.
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Marc Anthony Alexander has been sentenced to federal prison following convictions related to fraud schemes targeting investors as well as firearms violations. Authorities say he previously served time for similar crimes before reoffending while on supervised release.
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Eric D. Cox has been sentenced to over two years in prison following his conviction for firearm and drug offenses linked to a shooting near Hartford Hospital in September 2020. Authorities said evidence included DNA analysis tying him to the weapon used during the incident.
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A New Jersey man received a fourteen-year sentence after pleading guilty to child exploitation and drug charges involving a minor in Connecticut. Authorities say Miguel Francisco Guzman contacted his victim through social media before traveling out-of-state for illegal acts.
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A former computer systems administrator at Connecticut's Federal Public Defender's Office faces charges after being accused by federal authorities of stealing government equipment and falsifying records. Prosecutors allege Peterson Bernadel took electronics from his workplace and sold them for cash before being arrested.
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Huachun Zheng has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for orchestrating an identity theft ring targeting luxury car dealerships using stolen personal information. Authorities say he will face immigration proceedings after serving his sentence.
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Carlos Cabrera-Zaruma has pleaded guilty to unlawfully reentering the United States after being deported following a child sex assault conviction in Connecticut. Authorities say he was arrested again after returning illegally and faces up to twenty years imprisonment.
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A New Haven man faces federal charges for alleged child exploitation across multiple states using online platforms. Authorities urge potential victims or witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
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Federal authorities have charged Cesar Ruben Yllescas with unlawful reentry after two prior deportations following convictions for several offenses spanning two states. If convicted this time, he could face up to twenty years imprisonment.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for Connecticut announced it has recovered over $600,000 in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a fraud scheme targeting local residents' digital wallets. Law enforcement traced transactions across multiple wallets before seizing funds believed tied to wire fraud and money laundering.
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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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Jessly Guzman has been indicted on multiple counts related to alleged fraudulent preparation of federal tax returns while operating businesses in Connecticut. Authorities say she fabricated documents to inflate client refunds over several years. An arraignment date has not yet been set.
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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.