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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
CT man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
A Waterbury man has been sentenced to two years in prison for trafficking cocaine, officials said. Robert Amatruda, 41, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Alvin Thompson in Hartford to two years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release for trafficking cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the case stems from a DEA New Haven task force and Waterbury Police Department investigation into drug trafficking in and around the city of Waterbury. The investigation, which included court-authorized wiretaps on multiple phones, physical surveillance, controlled purchases of narcotics, and motor vehicle stops that resulted in the seizure of drugs and cash proceeds, revealed that Jose Duprey, trafficked kilogram-quantities of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, officials said. Duprey used his place of employment to supply narcotics to other drug distributors, and he used his girlfriend's business, located on Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, to store narcotics and other items. During a wiretap, Amatruda was intercepted numerous times speaking with Duprey to arrange narcotics transactions. Amatruda purchased cocaine from Duprey to distribute to others, and sometimes provided Duprey with cocaine. Amatruda, Duprey and 12 other individuals identified during this investigation were arrested on May 25, 2022. On that date, a search of Duprey's Waterbury residence and his Middlebury stash location revealed approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of heroin, two kilograms of fentanyl, and more than $107,000 in cash. On July 31, 2023, Amatruda pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. Duprey, of Waterbury, pleaded guilty to related charges and, on March 26, 2024, was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for drug offenses and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal narcotics trafficking conviction. The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force and the Waterbury Police Department, with the assistance of DEA offices in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey; the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Marshals Service; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Connecticut State Police; Connecticut Department of Correction; Connecticut State Parole; and the Naugatuck, Ansonia, West Haven, Meriden and East Haven Police Departments. Stephen Underwood can be reached at sunderwood@
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fentanyl, cocaine, $12,000 seized after search warrant; 1 arrested
A man was arrested June 2 after deputies executed a search warrant and located illegal drugs, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. 32-year-old Davonta Chatman was charged with dealing cocaine and dealing a narcotic drug, which are both felonies, deputies say. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputies, along with the Richmond Police Department, executed a search warrant on South F Street. They located multiple ounces of fentanyl and cocaine, along with evidence that deputies say are consistent with narcotics distribution. Chatman was also involved in a drug investigation in January 2025, deputies say. Investigators executed a search warrant on a different property in Richmond where they located fentanyl, cocaine and other distribution materials, according to deputies. TRENDING STORIES: Second inmate who escaped minimum security facility in Ohio arrested; 2 remain on the run New steakhouse opens in downtown Dayton Former Bengals player arrested for assault of an officer, public intoxication Chatman was arrested at that time and charged with dealing cocaine and dealing a narcotic drug, deputies say. Both warrants resulted in the seizure of over 160 grams of fentanyl and 93 grams of cocaine as well as over $12,000, according to deputies. 'Our deputies are doing a great job getting dangerous drugs off the streets in Wayne County,' said Chief Deputy Alan Moore. 'This case is a strong example of what we can accomplish through persistent investigative work and the ongoing cooperation we have with other police agencies.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Pair charged in northwestern Ont. drug bust
New drug enforcement unit to be created at UCCM police is expected to target mid-to-upper drug traffickers. Two people were charged in a major drug trafficking investigation in northwestern Ontario last week. In a joint operation, members of the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant on a residence on Couchiching First Nation on June 19, T3PS said in a news release. 'Police arrested seven individuals and formally charge two, successfully concluding a month-long investigation into the illicit sale of controlled drugs and substances in Couchiching First Nation and the surrounding area,' said police. 'Police seized a large amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, Canadian currency and other items associated with trafficking illicit substances.' Drug Seizure Members of the Treaty Three Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police seized a large amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, Canadian currency and other items associated with trafficking illicit substances from a residence on Couchiching First Nation on June 19, 2024. (Supplied/Treaty Three Police Service) As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old male resident of the First Nation community and a 35-year-old woman from Fort Frances, Ont., are facing two drug trafficking-related charges and a charge of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime. 'All individuals have been released from custody,' said police. 'The two charged individuals have been placed on several conditions and have a court date in August.' None of the accusations has been proven in court. Police officials reminded the public to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously with any information related to illicit sales of controlled or illegal substances.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Six charged in northern Ont. drug trafficking bust
A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Six individuals are facing multiple drug-related charges after a three-week investigation led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis, police said in a news release last week. Thunder Bay - OPP - Seizure A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Ontario Provincial Police in Thunder Bay, with the support of specialized units and the Thunder Bay Police Service, conducted the investigation between April 21 and May 9, targeting drug trafficking in northwestern Ontario. During the probe, officers executed two search warrants at residences in Thunder Bay, leading to the seizure of the suspected drugs. Thunder Bay - OPP - Seizure A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Four Thunder Bay men, ages 42, 43, 48 and 57 along with a 27-year-old woman from Thunder Bay and a 49-year-old woman from Langley, B.C., each face one or more drug trafficking charges. The 42-year-old man is additionally charged with possession of proceeds of crime. The 42-year-old and 48-year-old men were remanded into custody, while the others were released following court appearances. The B.C. woman is scheduled to appear in court on June 4, the 27-year-old woman returns June 5, and the 57-year-old and 43-year-old men are due back on July 9 and July 30, respectively. 'Illegal drugs put lives at risk and have no place in our communities,' police said in a related social media post. Thunder Bay - OPP - Seizure A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Anyone with information on the investigation or illicit drug activity is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Hertford raid sees £2m worth of cocaine seized and three arrested
Three people were arrested after more than £2m worth of cocaine was seized from a commercial executed a warrant on a property in Extension Road, Hertford, where officers made the discovery on Thursday.A 59-year-old woman from Hatfield, a 51-year-old man also from Hatfield and a 44-year-old man from Acton, west London, were all arrested on suspicion of drug offences during the operation.A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said an investigation was launched and it would pursue anyone involved in drug supply. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
