Hartford Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses
A 49-year-old man from Hartford, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl distribution and firearm possession ring, authorities announced today.
Maico Turell, 49, of Hartford, was sentenced to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery said.
According to court documents and statements made in court, law enforcement made two controlled purchases of distribution quantities of heroin/fentanyl from Turell at his Franklin Avenue residence in December 2020. On December 22, 2020, a court-authorized search of Turell’s residence revealed a loaded 9mm semiautomatic firearm, a 9mm magazine, and additional 9mm ammunition, as well as $17,980 in cash.
Turell arrived at his home after the search was completed, and a search of his person revealed approximately 250 bags of heroin/fentanyl. At the time of his arrest, investigators found additional narcotics on his person and in his car.
Turell’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for robbery, burglary, and drug offenses. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
Turell pleaded guilty on February 16, 2022, to one count of distribution of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Hartford Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick F. Caruso.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery praised the collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies that led to the successful prosecution of Turell.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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