Westley Northrup, Cocaine Trafficking, Connecticut 2017

Westley Northrup, Cocaine Trafficking, Connecticut 2017

Westley Northrup, a.k.a. 'Piff,' 29, of Meriden, Connecticut, was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine in central Connecticut.

According to statements made in court, it is alleged that Northrup operated a cocaine and crack cocaine trafficking ring while he was incarcerated in state custody.

Northrup conspired with Carlos Roman, of Middletown, to purchase cocaine from suppliers including Omar Rivera, convert some of the cocaine to crack cocaine, and then distribute crack and cocaine through a network of dealers.

Thirteen of the 17 defendants were arrested on July 26, and three defendants have been incarcerated in state custody. One defendant is currently being sought.

The matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task Force that has included the use of court-authorized wiretaps, controlled purchases of crack cocaine, and seizures of cocaine and cash proceeds.

During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers intercepted and seized approximately $240,000 in cash that Quiros had in a vehicle he was driving from Connecticut to New York.

On July 26, law enforcement executed multiple search warrants and seized approximately seven kilograms of cocaine, several pounds of marijuana, three firearms, and nearly $100,000 in cash.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is committed to working closely with the DEA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and our state and local law enforcement partners to shut down these drug pipelines and prosecute those responsible.

Westley Northrup's current status is not available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/17-charged-distributing-cocaine-and-crack-central-connecticut