Detectives seized the following from his home: Moore was then arrested on April 20 on numerous drug-related charges including dealing, theft, and possession. Ted, 36, of New Haven, WANDA CARTER, a.k.a. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. JAMAINE JACKSON, a.k.a. Barry, 58, of Hamden, ERIC BURRUSS, a.k.a. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) Police found more than two pounds of heroin and fentanyl in a drug bust outside of a Walmart Thursday afternoon. In the New Haven area, a group called DataHaven reports that fatal overdoses were at a record high last year, up 40% from 2019. The opioid epidemic, which in large part has led to the deaths of far too many people from heroin and fentanyl overdoes, continues to destroy lives across our state. Based on his criminal history, Luis Carrasquillo faces a mandatory term of imprisonment of 15 years. The investigation also revealed that Boria maintained bank accounts that Smith used to launder the cash proceeds of his drug trafficking activity, and that Smith spent some of the drug proceeds to pay for rental cars that he used to transport narcotics, and to travel to meet his drug customers. CHAWN BATTLE, 47, of New Haven This matter stems from a joint investigation led by the FBI and the Norwich, New London and Hartford Police Departments into a narcotics distribution network that stretched from southeastern Connecticut to the Hartford, New Britain and Waterbury areas. That number is 1-800-HOPE-135 (1-800-467-3135). Eight Arrested, $780K Seized In Drug Bust | New Haven Independent WebNew Haven drug dealer gets 10 Years in prison. This investigation is being conducted by the DEA New Haven Task Force, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, and the New Haven, West Haven, Hamden, East Haven, North Haven, Ansonia, Meriden and Derby Police Departments. Ned Lamont and president of state's network of community colleges square off in showdown over state funding. 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. Red, 32, of New Haven, THEODORE SMITH, a.k.a. So what exactly is being done about the problem now? We thank the DEA Task Force members, including the Waterbury and Naugatuck Police Departments, for their outstanding work in this investigation. Authorities arrest 7, confiscate 2 Jack, 45, of Bridgeport, MAKENE JACOBS, a.k.a. Dan: "Fentanyl is by far the most common drug in those overdosesthe DataHaven report says that last year it was involved in 94% of deaths. Conservative group sues Biden administration for Prince Harry's JASHUA CARASQUILLO, a/k/a Chuy, 25, of Hartford The DEA New Haven Task Force began an investigation into a New Haven-based drug trafficking network headed by Michael Smith in 2019, according to federal authorities, who attributed the information to court documents and statements made in court. 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. WEST HAVEN, CT West Haven Police have arrested three people on drug charges in connection to a report of shots fired on West Four defendants are currently being sought, according to the release by John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, Waterbury Police Chief Fernando C. Spagnolo and Naugatuck Police Chief Steven Hunt . The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested Fisher, 47, of Waterbury formerly of Naugatuck, and three other men following raids on multiple residences in the city as part of a major drug bust that netted 22 kilograms of drugs, 200,000 bags of fentanyl and $150,000 in cash. 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, New Haven police arrest 2 men in probe of shooting near school, Century-old New Haven youth center gets major renovation, New Haven mayoral hopeful files elections complaint against mayor, I-95 North in Guilford reopens after two crashes, police say, After identifying Jane Doe, police seek leads in 1975 CT homicide, Latin-American restaurant approved for Frontage Rd. The investigation revealed that payment for drugs was made using Venmo and by sending cash through the U.S. mail. More than 70 people charged after Polk County wiretap - YouTube On October 28, 2020, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 28 grams or more of cocaine base (crack). Dr. Mehul Dalal, the community services administrator for the city of New Haven, sat down with NBC Connecticut's Dan Corcoran to discuss the issue. Eighteen of the defendants were arrested Wednesday, five defendants were already in custody and two defendants are still being sought, officials said. At the time of Merritts arrest, he was also in the possession of $73,343 in cash and six cellphones, according to authorities.