CEDRIC GOODWIN, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Connecticut 2020
West Haven Man Charged with Illegal Gun Possession
A West Haven resident has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
CEDRIC GOODWIN, 31, of West Haven, was taken into custody on May 26, 2022 after law enforcement received information that he was engaged in narcotics trafficking activity and was in possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, in the early morning hours of September 22, 2019, GOODWIN attempted to enter a bar on Crown Street in downtown New Haven. During a pat-down search, a firearm magazine fell from his right ankle area. GOODWIN retrieved the magazine and left the establishment.
The security worker notified nearby New Haven Police officers who subsequently located GOODWIN. As they approached GOODWIN, the officers heard the sound of an object hitting the ground. GOODWIN was detained, and a search of the area revealed a firearm magazine containing eight rounds of .380 caliber ammunition.
It is alleged that GOODWIN's criminal history includes felony convictions for narcotics, weapon, robbery, and assault offenses. On March 10, 2020, GOODWIN was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. He was released on a $100,000 bond and other conditions.
GOODWIN's arrest and charge come as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer.
The charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. GOODWIN is currently being held without bail.
U.S. Attorney Durham stressed that a complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the New Haven Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria del Pilar Gonzalez.
GOODWIN's criminal history includes:
- Felony convictions for narcotics offenses
- Felony convictions for weapon offenses
- Felony convictions for robbery offenses
- Felony convictions for assault offenses
GOODWIN was found to be in possession of:
- A Smith and Wesson revolver
- Several rounds of assorted ammunition
- Multiple baggies of suspected heroin
- A quantity of marijuana
- Items used to process and package drugs for street sale
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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