The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced that CAVAN DEVINE, 25, formerly of Easton, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to one count of possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of Xanax.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 4, 2016, Easton Police seized a bag belonging to DEVINE that contained approximately 744 grams of methamphetamine, 577 and one-half pills labeled “Xanax," and drug paraphernalia. DEVINE was arrested the next day. A subsequent search of a hotel room rented by DEVINE revealed an additional quantity of methamphetamine, as well as items used to process, package and mail drugs. Investigators also seized a laptop computer.
The investigation established that DEVINE had obtained the methamphetamine and Xanax over the internet, which he was also using to distribute the drugs.
Judge Arterton scheduled sentencing for Dec. 22, 2017, at which time DEVINE faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years.
DEVINE is released on a $200,000 bond and residing at an inpatient drug treatment facility while awaiting sentencing.
This matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Connecticut State Police and Easton Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony E. Kaplan.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
