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Naugatuck Man Guilty of Crack Cocaine Trafficking
NAUGATUCK, CT – A 38-year-old man from Naugatuck has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine base, commonly known as crack cocaine.
Adam Strong, 38, of Naugatuck, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine base (‘crack cocaine’) today in New Haven federal court.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in February and May 2018, law enforcement conducted two controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Strong. The investigation revealed that between March 2017 and May 2018, Strong conspired to distribute more than 250 grams of crack to customers in the Naugatuck and Waterbury areas.
Strong was arrested on May 8, 2018, while on supervised release following a 2016 federal conviction for trafficking cocaine and crack. His supervised release was a result of his prior convictions, including two state robbery convictions.
Strong is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson on October 25, 2018, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years for the narcotics offense, and a maximum term of imprisonment of three years for violating his supervised release.
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force, with the assistance of the Naugatuck Police Department. The Task Force includes participants from various local and federal agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Avi M. Perry.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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