Nicholas Aurora Jr., Steroid Distribution, Connecticut 2017

Nicholas Aurora Jr., a correctional officer with the Connecticut Department of Correction, has admitted to distributing anabolic steroids in Connecticut.

According to court documents and statements made in court, in December 2017, the Statewide Narcotics Task Force West conducted a court-authorized search of an individual's residence in Hamden and seized approximately 25,000 pills and 530 vials of anabolic steroids.

Subsequent analysis of the individual's cell phone revealed numerous text messages relating to Aurora's purchase and redistribution of steroids.

The investigation revealed that Aurora was purchasing steroids from his source of supply every two weeks. He personally used some of the steroids, and sold some, at a profit, to coworkers.

Aurora pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids and is facing a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $500,000.

Aurora is currently released on a $50,000 bond pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

This matter is being investigated by the Connecticut State Police, Statewide Narcotics Task Force West, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Aurora, 33, is a resident of Hamden, Connecticut.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/state-correctional-officer-admits-illegally-distributing-steroids