Luis Salaman, also known as "Bebe," was sentenced on Mar. 11 to 168 months in federal prison and eight years of supervised release for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, according to David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
The sentencing follows an investigation that found Salaman distributing large amounts of narcotics throughout New Haven. Authorities say the case highlights ongoing efforts to address the distribution of fentanyl and related public safety concerns in the region.
Court documents show that between November 2021 and March 2022, investigators from the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force conducted multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Salaman, his associate Jesus Seguinot, and others. Salaman was arrested on April 5, 2022, and has remained detained since then. On December 19, 2024, a jury convicted both Salaman and Seguinot of conspiracy to distribute at least 40 grams of fentanyl. Salaman was also found guilty on three counts related to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl.
Prosecutors said that while detained—and during his trial—Salaman coordinated with others to post threatening messages on social media aimed at intimidating witnesses cooperating with authorities.
Salaman's criminal record includes previous convictions for reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, assault and firearms offenses, and criminal contempt. His co-defendant Seguinot received a sentence of 78 months in prison on July 30, 2025.
The investigation involved members from several law enforcement agencies including the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut Department of Correction, and police departments from New Haven, Milford, East Haven, West Haven, and Wallingford. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David T. Huang.
