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Waterbury PCP Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison
A Waterbury man has been sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for distributing PCP. Shaun James, 45, was sentenced on May 28, 2014, by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford.
James was arrested on December 14, 2012, after a court-authorized search of his apartment on Pearl Lake Road in Waterbury. Officers with the DEA’s New Haven Task Force found several containers of liquid PCP and materials used to package the drug for distribution. They also recovered a loaded .44 caliber revolver, an additional box of ammunition, and approximately $28,500 in cash.
According to court documents, James pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of Phencyclidine (‘PCP’). He has been detained since his arrest.
The seized cash and firearm were forfeited. This case was investigated by the DEA’s New Haven Task Force with the assistance of the Waterbury Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael E. Runowicz.
Defendant: Shaun James
Criminal Charges: Possession with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of Phencyclidine (‘PCP’)
City and State: Waterbury, Connecticut
Arrest Date: December 14, 2012
Sentence: 65 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release
Dollar Amount: $28,500 in cash
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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