{‘header’: {‘text’: ‘Stratford Man Charged with Heroin Distribution’, ‘subtext’: “Local Man Arrested for Distributing Heroin Involved in Woman’s Overdose”, ‘image’: ‘heroin.jpg’}, ‘article’: [{‘text’: “A Stratford man has been charged with distributing heroin that led to a woman’s overdose last year.”, ‘class’: ‘lead’}, {‘text’: “Raymond J. Gordon, 30, also known as ‘X-Ray,’ was arrested yesterday on a federal complaint charging him with distributing heroin. The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl, or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.”, ‘class’: ‘article’}, {‘text’: ‘The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.’, ‘class’: ‘article’}, {‘text’: ‘After his arrest, Gordon appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah A. L. Merriam in New Haven and was ordered detained.’, ‘class’: ‘article’}, {‘text’: ‘The complaint charges Gordon with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin, an offense that carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.’, ‘class’: ‘article’}, {‘text’: ‘Deirdre M. Daly, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, said that a complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Charges are only allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.’, ‘class’: ‘article’}, {‘text’: ‘The investigation revealed that the victim purchased heroin from Gordon shortly before she died.’, ‘class’: ‘article’}]}
Related Federal Cases
- Stratford’s ‘X-Ray’ Charged With Heroin Distribution Leading to Woman’s Overdose · Connecticut
- Uncasville’s RAMON GOMEZ Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking, Heroin Distribution · Connecticut
- Ansonia Man Gets 5 Years for Gun, Heroin Distribution · Connecticut
- Wethersfield Dealer Carrillo Pleads Guilty to heroin Distribution, link to death · Connecticut
- East Hartford Narcotics Kingpin Given Over 8 Years for Heroin Distribution · New York
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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