Robert Winston, Heroin Distribution, Connecticut 2020

A New London, Connecticut man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a heroin distribution ring in southeastern Connecticut. Robert Winston, also known as 'Bobbo,' 35, received 28 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing heroin.

The investigation into the distribution of narcotics and illegal possession of firearms in the region was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Connecticut Statewide Narcotics Taskforce East, Connecticut Department of Correction and the New London, Waterford, City of Groton and Stonington Police Departments. The investigation revealed that Winston received heroin from a co-conspirator and distributed the drug to his own customers.

On March 5, 2019, a grand jury in Hartford returned an indictment charging 24 individuals with various offenses. On August 6, 2019, the grand jury returned a superseding indictment adding Winston and another defendant. On June 4, 2020, Winston pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute heroin.

Winston has been detained in state custody since August 14, 2019, for an unrelated drug offense.

The investigation is being conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Connecticut Statewide Narcotics Taskforce East, Connecticut Department of Correction and the New London, Waterford, City of Groton, Stonington, Norwich, Old Saybrook and UConn Police Departments. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Natasha M. Freismuth.

In a separate matter, Winston's detention in state custody began on August 14, 2019. The current status of the case and any future developments will be reported as they become available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/new-london-heroin-dealer-sentenced-prison