Ronnell Rogers, 33, of New Haven, was sentenced on May 7 to 72 months in prison and three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction, according to United States Attorney David X. Sullivan.
The sentencing underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address drug-related offenses and repeat violations in Connecticut. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut prosecutes federal crimes and manages civil cases for the United States in the state. The office runs locations in New Haven, Hartford and Bridgeport while employing about 68 assistant attorneys and 57 support staff. It functions as one of the oldest federal prosecutorial offices, established in 1789, according to the official website.
Court documents show that Rogers was previously sentenced on January 5, 2022, in New Haven federal court to a total of 51 months—37 months for narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses plus a consecutive 14 months for violating supervised release related to an earlier conviction for unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon. After a seven-month reduction in sentence, he was released from prison in March 2024 with three years' supervised release.
Rogers was arrested again on May 2, following a traffic stop after police conducted a controlled purchase of fentanyl. Authorities found him with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin packaged for distribution—including meth pills shaped like cartoon characters that could be mistaken for candy—at the time of his arrest.
Judge Kari A. Dooley imposed sentences totaling six years: Rogers received sixty-three months imprisonment for narcotics offenses plus nine additional months for violating supervised release terms. He has been held since May 30 when his supervision was revoked; he pleaded guilty on October 10 to possession with intent to distribute and distribution charges involving fentanyl.
The case was investigated by the New Haven Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel George.
