John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RYAN BUDD, 27, of Branford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to time served and three years of supervised release for distributing heroin that contributed to a non-fatal overdose last year. Judge Meyer ordered BUDD to perform 150 hours of community service during his term of supervised release.
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 March 1, 2016, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Danbury Police responded to a service station on the report of a woman in medical distress in a restroom. At the location, officers observed the victim on her knees, with her face on the floor, taking a deep gasping breath every 20 seconds. The victim also was holding a syringe.
The victim was transported to the hospital, where she was placed on life support. She has since recovered from the overdose.
At the service station, officers collected various items as evidence, including a second syringe, three folds of heroin and two cell phones.
The investigation identified BUDD as the heroin source of supply in this overdose case.
BUDD, who resided in Bethel at the time of the offense, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on March 9, 2016, and has been released on a $100,000 bond since March 16, 2016. On July 7, 2016, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin.
This investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad, the Danbury Police Department and the Wilton Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
