Darryl Small, Fentanyl Distribution, Connecticut 2023

Hamden Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl

Darryl Small, 33, of Hamden, Connecticut, was charged with fentanyl distribution offenses in a federal grand jury indictment.

The indictment, returned on March 2, charges Small with three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, fentanyl, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years on each count.

The indictment also charges Small with one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, an offense that typically carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years.

According to court documents, the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force began investigating Small after receiving information that he was distributing heroin and fentanyl in and around New Haven in late 2020 and early 2021.

Small has been detained since February 24, when he was arrested on a criminal complaint, and is currently awaiting trial.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Conor M. Reardon, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force includes officers from the New Haven Police Department, Milford Police Department, Hamden Police Department, East Haven Police Department, Connecticut State Police and Connecticut Department of Correction.

Acting U.S. Attorney Leonard C. Boyle stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt and that charges are only allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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