Calrisian Smith, Armed Robbery, Connecticut 2014
Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Armed Robbery of Undercover ATF Agent
A Waterbury man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in the armed robbery of an undercover ATF special agent.
Calrisian Smith, 33, also known as 'Cali,' was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven on June 3, 2014, is the date when the crime occurred. He will also serve four years of supervised release following his imprisonment.
The incident was part of 'Operation Samson,' a joint initiative between the ATF and the Bridgeport and New Haven Police Departments to target violent criminals and firearm trafficking.
According to court documents, a confidential informant and the undercover ATF agent arranged to purchase an ounce of crack cocaine from two individuals, including Smith and Kevin Rodriguez, in Waterbury. However, the transaction turned violent when Rodriguez pointed a gun at the undercover agent and demanded his money, which contained $1,300 in government funds.
After colliding with an ATF vehicle, Smith and Rodriguez fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Rodriguez was apprehended in Waterbury on June 5, 2014, while Smith was arrested in Virginia on June 13, 2014.
Smith has been detained since his arrest and pleaded guilty to one count of attempted distribution of 28 grams or more of cocaine base on April 20, 2015. Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, was sentenced to 84 months in prison on July 2, 2015.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracy Dayton.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Calrisian Smith, also known as 'Cali'
Criminal Charges: Attempted distribution of 28 grams or more of cocaine base
City and State: Waterbury, Connecticut
Crime Date: June 3, 2014
Sentence: 70 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release
Dollar Amount: $1,300 in government funds
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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