In a shocking turn of events, 28-year-old JORDAN FLYTHE, also known as ‘T,’ has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, fentanyl and cocaine base (‘crack’)
The crime occurred in New Britain, Connecticut, where Flythe supplied various gang members in the Hartford’s South End. On February 3, 2020, investigators conducted a controlled purchase of approximately six grams of crack cocaine from Flythe in exchange for $300 in Hartford, Hartford Police stopped Flythe’s vehicle and arrested Flythe on state narcotics charges.
A search of Flythe’s vehicle and person at the time of his arrest revealed approximately 20 grams of crack, a digital scale and $3,450 in cash.
While Flythe was released on bond in his state case, investigators made controlled purchases from Flythe of approximately 12 grams of crack on February 12, and 100 sleeves of fentanyl and approximately eight grams of crack on February 17.
Flythe has been detained since his federal arrest on February 26, 2020. He is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on January 20, 2021, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
The FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force, consisting of members from the Hartford Police Department, East Hartford Police Department, Connecticut State Police and Connecticut Department of Correction, assisted in Flythe’s arrest. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian P. Leaming will be prosecuting Flythe’s case.
The charges against Flythe carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The investigation into Flythe’s activities began after the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force identified him as a narcotics distributor.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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