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New Haven Man Charged with Crack Cocaine Distribution Offenses
A 22-year-old New Haven man has been charged with distribution of crack cocaine, according to federal authorities. ZAQUAWN ARRINGTON, 22, was indicted on three counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, also known as crack.
According to the indictment, Arrington was arrested by West Haven Police on January 9, 2021, after they found him in possession of crack cocaine packaged for distribution and $763 in cash. An iPhone seized from Arrington at the time of his arrest revealed multiple photos and videos of firearms, including photos of Arrington possessing firearms.
It is also alleged that on June 22, 2021, New Haven Police attempted to stop a vehicle being operated by Arrington, but Arrington fled at a high rate of speed. On July 6, 2021, New Haven Police located Arrington and arrested him. At the time of his arrest, Arrington possessed crack cocaine packaged for distribution and $580 in cash.
Arrington was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on July 21, 2021. A search of Arrington’s residence on the date of his arrest revealed crack cocaine packaged for distribution, a digital scale, and $2,075 in cash. The following day, a court-authorized search of a parked vehicle that Arrington had been seen accessing revealed a loaded ghost gun.
Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the indictment and emphasized that an indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys John T. Pierpont, Jr. and Natasha M. Fresimuth. The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New Haven Safe Streets/Gang Task Force, the New Haven Police Department and the West Haven Police Department.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the government’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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