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Norwich Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Cocaine Trafficking
A Norwich man has been sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for his role in a southeastern Connecticut drug trafficking ring.
Eearlene Dudley, Jr., 39, of Norwich, was sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in the conspiracy.
The case stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Connecticut Statewide Narcotics Taskforce East, Connecticut Department of Correction, and local police departments into the distribution of narcotics and illegal possession of firearms in southeastern Connecticut.
According to court documents, Dudley regularly purchased distribution quantities of cocaine from Ramel General and sold the drug in smaller quantities to his own customers. The investigation, which included court-authorized wiretaps and controlled purchases and seizures of narcotics and firearms, revealed that General worked closely with an identified leader of a drug trafficking network.
On February 21, 2019, a search of the New London apartment maintained by General and others revealed more than 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, more than 350 grams of heroin, and 10 firearms.
Dudley pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute cocaine on September 30, 2019.
The investigation is being conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Connecticut Statewide Narcotics Taskforce East, Connecticut Department of Correction, and local police departments.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Natasha M. Freismuth.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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