New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

A 24-year-old New Haven man has pleaded guilty to possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute it, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.

Tashuan Minor-Davis was arrested on September 25, 2020, after members of the West Haven Police Department’s Street Crime Unit observed him engaging in a street-level drug transaction from his vehicle at a gas station in West Haven.

According to court documents, Minor-Davis fled the scene after officers attempted to stop him, but was apprehended after a brief foot chase. Police recovered approximately 34 grams of cocaine and 19 grams of fentanyl from Minor-Davis’ vehicle.

Minor-Davis is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny on April 5, 2022, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.

Minor-Davis has been released on a $100,000 bond pending sentencing.

The investigation into Minor-Davis’ activities was conducted by the DEA New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad and the West Haven Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tara E. Levens.

Mandatory Facts:

• Defendant/Respondent: Tashuan Minor-Davis
• Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
• City and State: New Haven, Connecticut
• Exact Date: September 25, 2020 (crime date)
• Sentence or Outcome: Faces up to 20 years in prison
• Dollar Amounts: $100,000 bond

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