Garrett Gomez, Fentanyl Distribution, Connecticut 2018

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Grimy Times has learned that GARRETT GOMEZ, 27, of Barkhamsted, CT, has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that resulted in the overdose death of a 30-year-old man in Torrington, CT.

According to court documents, on May 20, 2016, Torrington Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a residence in Torrington and found a deceased 30-year-old male lying on his bed. Investigators collected six wax paper folds and three torn wax paper folds found on a bedside table, along with a hypodermic needle at the feet of the victim.

Subsequent laboratory testing confirmed the presence of fentanyl, and the State of Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the victim died from acute fentanyl intoxication.

The investigation, which included analysis of text messages on the victim’s cell phone, revealed that the victim agreed to meet with GOMEZ to purchase ‘9 for 60.’ An ATM receipt was found in the victim’s automobile showing a $60 withdrawal.

GOMEZ was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on August 23, 2016, and has been released on a $50,000 bond pending sentencing.

The charge of distribution of fentanyl carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. Judge Meyer scheduled sentencing for February 7, 2018.

The case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Hartford Task Force and the Torrington Police Department. The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office and the Bristol, Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Windsor Locks, and Willimantic Police Departments. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael E. Runowicz.