New Britain Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
A 31-year-old New Britain man, Kyle Petersen, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing fentanyl and other controlled substances. On April 26, 2017, Petersen pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl.
According to court documents, Petersen acquired and distributed at least 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl, and attempted to acquire an additional kilogram of fentanyl, which law enforcement seized after it was shipped from China. The investigation revealed that Petersen sold the drugs to other individuals who sold them throughout central Connecticut.
A search of Petersen’s residence revealed additional quantities of narcotics and more than $11,000 in cash. Law enforcement subsequently seized approximately $80,000 from Petersen’s bank account. Petersen has been detained since his arrest.
Petersen was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for his crimes.
The investigation was conducted by the DEA’s Hartford Task Force and the New Britain Police Department. Other agencies assisting the investigation include the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigations, New Britain State’s Attorney’s Office, and Connecticut State Police.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney S. Dave Vatti.
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Hartford 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.
Kyle Petersen, 31, of New Britain, Connecticut, was sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl and other controlled substances.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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