Joshua Jenkins, Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Distribution, Connecticut 2020

Hartford Man JOSHUA JENKINS Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gang-Related Drug Sales

A 28-year-old Hartford man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a gang-related drug distribution operation in the city.

JOSHUA JENKINS was sentenced to 21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine, announced Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

The investigation, which began in July 2019, targeted gang-related drug distribution and associated violence in north Hartford. Investigators determined that a significant amount of the gun violence was committed by members of two groups, the DUMOUTS and the Hoodstars.

Jenkins was arrested on September 13, 2019, and was later found to have violated the conditions of his release. His bond was revoked on January 25, 2021, and he has been detained since then.

The FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force, which includes members of the Hartford Police Department, East Hartford Police Department, New Britain Police Department, West Hartford Police Department, Connecticut State Police, and Connecticut Department of Correction, conducted the investigation.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey M. Stone.

Jenkins has been a member of the DUMOUTS gang and was involved in the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine in Hartford. He made three controlled purchases of fentanyl and three controlled purchases of fentanyl and crack, respectively, between July and September 2019.

On July 9, 2020, Jenkins pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of fentanyl and cocaine base (“crack”).

Defendant/Respondent: JOSHUA JENKINS

Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of fentanyl and cocaine base (“crack”)

City and State: Hartford, Connecticut

Exact Date: September 13, 2019 (arrest date)

Sentence or Outcome: 21 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release

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