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It is further alleged that, on February 8, investigators executed court-authorized search warrants at several locations, including a Ward Street residence where Spearman distributed narcotics, and vehicles in which Spearman was suspected of storing narcotics. Also, Frank Carr, aka FL, 52; Anderson Atkinson, aka Barry, 58; Jeffrey Brazier, 49; Mervin Brandy, 52; Wanda Carter, aka WaWa, 40; Dena Draughn, 55, all of Hamden; Makene Jacobs, aka Mac and Bridgeport, 43, of West Haven; Jamaine Jackson, aka Jack, 45, of Bridgeport; Prishonna Turner, aka Nonnie, 23, of Hartford; and Shaun Armstrong, 39, and Matthew Moore, aka Matt, 44, both of Fitchburg, Mass. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. A joint investigation by Waterbury police and the Drug Enforcement Agency's New Haven task force determined Nestor Sosa-Ortiz, 35, led the organization that received drugs from suppliers in . / CBS/AP. Southington: Adventure Awaits! The case began to unfold after PSCO officials said a detective on June 23 responded to a shipping facility in Winter Haven regarding a suspicious package. New Haven first responders were called to a similar overdose outbreak on the Green on July 4, when more than a dozen people became sick from synthetic marijuana. An official in the city said Wednesday there were a total of 25 overdoses over a three-hour span and that some overdoses were "in multiples of 4-6 at a time." This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. OCDETF identifies, disrupts and dismantles drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs and transnational criminal organizations through a prosecutor-led and intelligence-driven approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. They said they are glad police were able to shut the alleged drug factory down. It wasn't clear if they have lawyers who could respond to the allegations. The indictment also charges Backman, Atkinson, Jackson, Jacobs, Stanley, Roberts and Draughn with one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, heroin. "This bust is just one example of the fine work being done by these detectives.. "Yesterday was extremely, extremely busy, something we haven't seen in quite some time, a lot of people dropping all at the same time," Fontana said. A joint investigation between Tempe, Arizona, police and the Drug Enforcement Administration targeting the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel has culminated in 150 individuals charged and the seizure of millions of deadly fentanyl pills. A multi-agency investigation targeting the Sinaloa Drug Cartel. Connecticut Financial Center Lil B, LB and Little Black, 33, of New Haven. However, an eighth grader could download the recipe, Merced said. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The drug is rare and local police said Friday they want to keep it that way. ", First published on August 15, 2018 / 11:15 AM. The indictment charges Julius, Merritt, Carr, Backman, Atkinson, Williams, Brazier, Burruss, Brandy, Turner, Crosley, Roman, Smith, Carter, Senior, Bellamy, Moore and Armstrong with one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, cocaine base (crack), cocaine and heroin. Alejandrino " Baby Boo " DeJesus, 38, of the Fair Haven section of the city, admitted to his role in a drug dealing conspiracy in New Haven in August when he pleaded guilty to one count of. He said a few people fell ill Thursday morning, but it wasn't immediately clear if they used the same bad batch of synthetic marijuana. EAST HAVEN, CT Under investigation by numerous federal agencies since last year, a bust in East Haven Monday saw two from New Haven arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine and fentanyl . The Sinaloa cartel is reportedly more powerful now than the infamous Medillin cartel was at the height of its power in the 1980s and 1990s. As alleged in court documents and statements made in court, in the fall of 2021, the New Haven Safe Streets/Gang Task Force and New Haven Police Department began investigating Spearman and others for the distribution of narcotics in and around the West Hills neighborhood, including the McConaughy Terrace housing complex, in New Haven. First during a search of two cars at traffic stops then at the home of one of the drivers. NEW HAVEN, Conn. Police arrested a suspect Tuesday and seized over $300,000 along with 4.5 "bricks" of heroin. Police respond to the scene of multiple overdoses at a Connecticut-area park on Wed., Aug. 15, 2018. PCSO still seek another suspect, Border Patrol: PCSO will back up agencies sending employees to border. The charges stem from an investigation headed by the FBIs New Haven Safe Streets/Gang Task Force and New Haven Police Department that targeted drug trafficking and related acts of violence by members, former members and associates of the Island Brothers street gang in New Haven. After Connecticut State Police took Ramos into custody both search & seizure warrants were executed, one at this address, where a large amount of cash was seized. New Haven police and federal authorities announced the indictment of 25 people associated with the Island Brothers Wednesday afternoon, alleging they were responsible for recent gun violence in the city. Thousands of pounds of drugs, including 4.5million fentanyl pills, were seized during a massive drug bust in Arizona that lead to the arrest of over 150 Sinaloa Cartel associates. When police busted what they call a psychedelic drug factory at 548 Woodward Ave. in New Haven Thursday, they stumbled across one of the largest drug seizures in the state -- $3 million.. or redistributed. The search also found and seized five firearms. New Haven, CT 06510, Telephone: (203) 821-3700 Please enter valid email address to continue. Man Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges: West Haven Police, New Urgent Care Center Opens In West Haven, New Pets Up For Adoption At West Haven Area Shelters, Crews Respond To Structure Fire In West Haven. Legal Statement. NEW HAVEN City police and federal authorities announced 25 members of an alleged drug ring responsible for recent violence in the city were indicted Wednesday. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. At the time of Merritts arrest, he was also in the possession of $73,343 in cash and six cellphones, according to authorities. 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JAYQUAN MARTINEZ, also known as Neighbor and Quan, 20, of New Haven Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF. Inside the package was 42 half pound bags of meth. The delivery took place at 621 Townsend Avenue, New Haven. These people arent scientists, they dont know 100 percent what theyre doing, so Id hate to see people get hurt. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The state Senate Republican leader, Len Fasano, of North Haven, criticized New Haven officials on Thursday for not addressing drug use on the Green. Theres some gang activity and theres a lot of drug trafficking activity, but what got us on to this group was the violence, said Jacobson. Charges are only allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Connecticut Troopers arranged to coordinate a narcotics investigation as the narcotics were being delivered in Connecticut. In this case, it was being made in the basement of the house and in a motor home in the back yard, police said. The Task Force includes participants from theNew Haven Police Department, Milford Police Department, East Haven Police Department, West Haven Police Department, Connecticut State Police and the Connecticut Department of Correction. "DEA Arizona is laser-focused on the Sinaloa Drug Cartel. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Find 426 listings related to Drug Bust in New Haven on YP.com. This is the 1,700 pounds of marijuana local police and federal agents seized after a drug bust in West Haven Wednesday. On behalf of the New Haven Police Department, I want to thank the FBI and all of our law enforcement partners for their work in this investigation and for the ongoing collaboration to reduce gun violence and improve the quality of life for the citizens of New Haven, Reyes said. The home is at 1591 East Main Street right across the street from Hamilton Park, where kids go to play. If convicted of the most serious charges in the indictment, Spearman faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of life; Hillard faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years, and Horton, Martinez, Shields, Gory, Hargrove and Brown face a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. NEW HAVEN, CT A West Haven resident was among the 25 people arrested Wednesday on federal drug charges in connection to gang-related activity in and around New Haven, according to authorities. In 2022, DEA seized more than double the amount of fentanyl-laced, fake prescription pills that it seized in 2021. New Haven first responders were called to a similar overdose outbreak on the Green on July 4, when more than a dozen people became sick from synthetic marijuana. (New Haven Police) NEW HAVEN Even though a 33-year-old local man had a valid medical marijuana card, police said it did not allow him to smoke the drug while driving. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 0:50. Ted, 36, of New Haven, WANDA CARTER, a.k.a. Barry, 58, of Hamden, ERIC BURRUSS, a.k.a.