Nelson Ferry, Fentanyl and Crack Offenses, Connecticut 2020
A gang member has been sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine in Connecticut.
Nelson Ferry, 29, of East Hartford, was sentenced to 87 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in distributing the substances.
The investigation, led by the FBI's Northern Connecticut Violent Crimes Gang Task Force and the Hartford Police Department's Vice and Narcotics Division, revealed that Ferry was operating a 'trap house' at 149 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford as a distribution point for drug customers.
Between February and April 2018, investigators made several controlled purchases of fentanyl and crack cocaine from Ferry's associate at or near the trap house. On May 22, 2018, Ferry's associate was shot and seriously wounded in an apparent robbery of the trap house.
Ferry has been detained since his arrest on June 19, 2018. A search of his residence on that date revealed approximately 50 grams of fentanyl, assorted drug paraphernalia, and more than $2700 in cash.
Ferry pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 28 grams or more of cocaine base ('crack').
On August 12, 2019, Ferry pleaded guilty to the charges. His brother-in-law, Dannie Darling, also pleaded guilty to related charges and was sentenced to 51 months of imprisonment.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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