Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Martin Delgado, a 30-year-old resident of Newington, has pleaded guilty to a narcotics trafficking offense. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven.
Court documents and statements revealed that on May 13, 2024, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force conducted a search at Delgado's residence in Newington. Authorities seized approximately 2,500 wax paper sleeves containing fentanyl, cocaine, and materials used for packaging narcotics. Delgado attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended shortly after in West Hartford. A 9mm handgun was found near his residence, which he appeared to have discarded while fleeing. Initially charged with state offenses, Delgado was released on bond.
Delgado admitted guilt to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and cocaine. This charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and could result in up to 40 years of imprisonment. A sentencing date is yet to be determined.
Since his federal arrest on August 2, 2024, Delgado has remained detained.
The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies including the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force, Connecticut State Police, and West Hartford Police Department. The Task Force comprises members from various police departments and correctional facilities across the region. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christopher Lembo and Reed Durham are prosecuting the case.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and violent crime by fostering trust within communities and supporting preventive measures against violence.
For further details about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit www.justice.gov/psn.
