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Benjamin Dozier, aka ‘Ace’ and ‘Blanco’, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for his role in a southwestern Connecticut fentanyl ring. The 44-year-old Bridgeport man was identified as a supplier of fentanyl to the ring’s leader, Rodney Canada. The investigation, which included wiretaps and controlled purchases, revealed that Canada and others distributed large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Stamford and elsewhere in southwestern Connecticut.
Dozier was arrested on May 14, 2024, along with Canada and other members of the conspiracy. Investigators seized approximately three kilograms of cocaine, nearly 400 grams of raw fentanyl, and more than 500 bags of fentanyl, as well as five firearms, a bulletproof vest, and seven vehicles. A subsequent search of a storage unit rented by Dozier revealed a loaded handgun, drug-packaging materials, and ledgers documenting drug trafficking activity.
Dozier’s criminal history includes felony convictions for narcotics distribution and weapon possession offenses. On December 30, 2025, he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Dozier’s sentence reflects the seriousness of his crimes and the impact of his actions on the community.
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force and the Stamford Police Department. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in southwestern Connecticut.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Connecticut
- Location: CT
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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