Erick Delgado, Heroin Distribution, Connecticut 2021

Bridgeport, Connecticut – In a devastating blow to the opioid crisis, two brothers from Bridgeport have pleaded guilty to heroin distribution charges.

Erick Delgado, 39, and his brother, Anoris Delgado, also known as “Alex,” 28, both residents of Bridgeport, appeared in Bridgeport federal court to face the music. Erick Delgado pleaded guilty today to one count of distribution of heroin, while his brother, Anoris Delgado, pleaded guilty to the same charge on October 25.

The investigation began on April 25, 2016, when the Bridgeport Police and medical personnel responded to a report of a possible drug overdose on Washington Avenue. The victim was revived with two doses of Narcan and transported to the hospital, where he revealed that he had purchased heroin from Erick Delgado in the area of Brooks Street and Ogden Street in Bridgeport.

The following evening, Monroe Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive male at a residence in Monroe. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation revealed that the victim had also purchased heroin from Erick Delgado on the same day.

On May 3, 2016, an individual working with law enforcement contacted Erick Delgado to arrange the purchase of heroin. When the individual and an undercover officer arrived in the area of Brooks Street and Ogden Street, they were met by Anoris Delgado, who provided them with 20 bags of heroin. The undercover officer purchased another 20 bags of heroin from Anoris Delgado on May 20.

Both defendants were arrested on June 21, 2016. Erick Delgado has been detained since his arrest, while Anoris Delgado was released on a $50,000 bond. The charge of distribution of heroin carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. Sentencing dates have not been scheduled.

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad, and the Monroe and Bridgeport Police Departments. The Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, Vernon, Wilton, Milford, Monroe, Fairfield, and Manchester Police Departments, as well as the Connecticut State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.

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