New Britain Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine While on Supervised Release
In a shocking turn of events, Akeem Manoo, a 34-year-old New Britain man, has been sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, and for committing the offense while on supervised release from a prior federal conviction.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 26, 2016, Manoo was sentenced in New Haven federal court to 120 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release for his participation in a gang-related narcotics trafficking conspiracy. He was released from federal prison in November 2022.
On May 11, 2023, Manoo was arrested after Hartford Police stopped his vehicle and found him in possession of nearly a half-kilogram of cocaine. Manoo pleaded guilty on October 30, 2024.
U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver sentenced Manoo to 68 months of imprisonment for the cocaine distribution offense, and an additional 16 months of imprisonment for violating the conditions of his supervised release, totaling 84 months of imprisonment.
Manoo’s sentencing comes as a result of an investigation conducted by the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force and the Hartford Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan J. Keefe.
Manoo, a New Britain resident, is currently serving his 84-month sentence for possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, and for violating the conditions of his supervised release. The investigation and sentencing serve as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, particularly those who commit crimes while on supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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