David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Tyrick Thomas, 35, from Hartford, has pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl trafficking offense.
Court documents and statements reveal that on July 16, 2024, Thomas was arrested after authorities searched his Ashley Street residence. They discovered approximately 88 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and xylazine. A search of his vehicle uncovered nearly 200 wax folds of fentanyl and xylazine and an additional quantity of loose fentanyl.
Thomas admitted guilt to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. This charge carries a mandatory minimum imprisonment term of five years and a maximum term of up to 40 years. His sentencing is scheduled for October 22.
Since his arrest, Thomas has been detained.
The investigation involved the DEA New Haven Task Force, ATF, and New Haven Police Department. The DEA Task Force includes members from several agencies including the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, Connecticut State Police as well as police departments from various towns such as Waterbury and East Haven.
Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Pierpont Jr. is prosecuting the case under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which unites law enforcement at all levels with communities to reduce gun violence and other violent crimes for safer neighborhoods. More information about PSN can be found at www.justice.gov/psn.
