John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JEREMY WAVER, 31, of Waterbury, was waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer to distributing controlled substances.
This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 2, 2017, Ansonia Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of an overdose death at an Ansonia residence. At the residence, responders encountered a deceased 23-year-old female. Investigators collected evidence including a hypodermic needle and several wax folds of a substance that was later determined to contain furanyl fentanyl. Investigators also seized the victim’s iPhone.
The investigation revealed that, on April 1, the victim and another individual purchased heroin from WAVER in Waterbury.
WAVER was arrested in Waterbury on May 4. At the time of his arrest, WAVER possessed more than 100 wax folds of substances that contained heroin, U-47700 (a synthetic opioid), and fentanyl. In addition, WAVER possessed a quantity of crack cocaine. Many of the folds were stamped with the same image found on the folds recovered at the scene of the victim’s overdose death.
WAVER pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, controlled substances, an offense that carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. Judge Meyer scheduled sentencing for Feb. 28, 2018.
WAVER’s criminal history includes numerous drug convictions.
This matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad and the Ansonia Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Laraia.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
