Carlos Carrillo, 19, of Wethersfield, has pleaded guilty to distributing heroin that killed a 19-year-old woman in a tragic overdose death.
A federal court indictment revealed that on July 16, 2016, Carrillo sold two bags of heroin to the victim and her juvenile friend in the parking lot of a Wethersfield motel for $10.
Later that day, the victim was found dead in her bedroom after responding to a call to the residence. Investigators discovered two wax paper packets containing heroin near her body, which was later confirmed by lab testing.
The investigation, led by the DEA and Wethersfield Police Department, revealed that Carrillo was responsible for supplying the heroin that led to the young woman’s death.
Carrillo was arrested on August 2, 2016, and is set to be sentenced on April 20, 2017, by Senior U.S. District Judge Alfred V. Covello. He faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer P. Laraia and Michael E. Runowicz.
The guilty plea marks a significant blow to the statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers responsible for fatal overdoses.
As the nation grapples with the opioid epidemic, cases like Carrillo’s serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of heroin distribution.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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