Sean Breton, Cocaine Trafficking, Rhode Island 2023

Sean Breton, a Woonsocket man, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in cocaine trafficking. According to court documents, Breton was first arrested by the FBI’s Safe Streets Violent Gang Task Force in July 2019 for trafficking crack cocaine.

During the investigation, law enforcement surveilled numerous drug transactions, including seven sales of crack cocaine by Breton. He pleaded guilty on November 8, 2019, to possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.

However, Breton’s troubles didn’t end there. In June 2020, while awaiting sentencing on his conviction in federal court, Breton was arrested by Woonsocket Police on drug trafficking, fireworks, and firearm charges. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement seized from Breton’s residence 10 grams of crack cocaine, more than $22,000 in cash, gold jewelry, and two BB guns – one realistically resembling an M4 military weapon, the other a pistol.

Breton pleaded guilty on March 4, 2021, as charged in the indictment. He was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge William E. Smith to 41 months in federal prison to be followed by three years of supervised federal release.

The cases were prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christine D. Lowell and Sandra R. Hebert. Acting United States Attorney Richard B. Myrus, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division Joseph R. Bonavolonta, and Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas Oates also announced the sentencing.

Breton’s case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the state. His sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences for those involved in such activities.

Defendant: Sean Breton

Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, possession of cocaine base

City and State: Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Exact Date: July 2019, June 2020, November 8, 2019, March 4, 2021, and April 2023

Sentence or Outcome: 41 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised federal release

Dollar Amounts: $22,000 in cash, 10 grams of crack cocaine

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