Terrell Wills, 52, of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison and four years of supervised release for his involvement in a narcotics trafficking ring operating in southwestern Connecticut. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford.
According to court documents and statements made during the proceedings, law enforcement agencies identified Rodney Canada as the leader of a drug trafficking organization distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine throughout Stamford and other parts of southwestern Connecticut. The investigation, which took place in 2024, utilized court-authorized wiretaps and controlled purchases to uncover the structure of the operation. Authorities intercepted more than 5,000 text messages and calls that detailed Canada’s coordination of drug distribution activities.
Wills was described as a trusted associate of Canada who primarily distributed cocaine for the organization. He also managed cash and acted as an intermediary between Canada and other drug sellers.
On May 14, 2024, Wills, Canada, and several others were arrested following coordinated searches at multiple locations including Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Darien. During these searches, investigators seized approximately three kilograms of cocaine, nearly 400 grams of raw fentanyl, over 500 bags containing fentanyl, five firearms, a bulletproof vest, and seven vehicles.
Wills pleaded guilty on October 10, 2025 to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine. His criminal record spans about three decades with multiple convictions. In March 2014 he was previously convicted on federal narcotics trafficking charges and sentenced to 48 months in prison.
Wills is currently out on a $150,000 bond and must report to prison by April 24.
Canada also pleaded guilty in connection with this case and received a sentence of 110 months imprisonment on December 15, 2025.
The investigation involved collaboration among several agencies: the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force; Stamford Police Department; Bridgeport Police Department; U.S. Marshals Service; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Connecticut State Police; Norwalk Police Department; Danbury Police Department; Darien Police Department; as well as personnel from DEA Bridgeport Resident Office; Stratford Police Department; Milford Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patricia Stolfi Collins and Geoffrey M. Stone are prosecuting the case.
"David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut," announced the sentencing.
