HARTFORD, CT – Danny Turkvan, a 54-year-old Stamford resident known on the streets as “Smooth,” will spend the next 46 months in federal prison after being sentenced yesterday for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea handed down the sentence in Hartford, followed by three years of supervised release. The case, spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Stamford Police, exposes the relentless flow of narcotics poisoning Connecticut communities.
According to court documents, Turkvan was a key cog in a network led by Rodney Canada, also known as “Supreme.” Canada allegedly orchestrated the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine throughout Stamford and surrounding areas in southwestern Connecticut. The investigation, a joint effort by multiple law enforcement agencies, utilized court-authorized wiretaps and meticulously documented controlled purchases to build a solid case against Canada and his associates, including Turkvan.
The bust went down on May 14, 2024, with federal agents raiding locations in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Darien. The haul was substantial: approximately three kilograms of cocaine, nearly 400 grams of raw fentanyl, over 500 bags of fentanyl, five firearms, a bulletproof vest, and seven vehicles were seized. This wasn’t just a small-time operation; it was a significant supply line fueling addiction and violence in the region.
Turkvan pleaded guilty on April 11, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. While released on a $150,000 bond, his freedom is now curtailed. He’s been ordered to report to prison on October 16. Canada has also entered a guilty plea and is currently awaiting his sentencing date, promising further accountability for the organization’s leadership.
The investigation was a collaborative effort, involving the DEA’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Stamford Police Department, Bridgeport Police Department, and U.S. Marshals Service. Support was also provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Connecticut State Police, and police departments from Norwalk, Danbury, and Darien. The DEA HIDTA Task Force is a multi-agency powerhouse comprising DEA Bridgeport Resident Office personnel, Connecticut State Police, and officers from several local departments.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patricia Stolfi Collins and Geoffrey M. Stone are prosecuting the case through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program, a federal initiative dedicated to dismantling major drug trafficking organizations. More information on the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF. This sentencing sends a clear message: those who profit from the misery of others will face the full force of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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