William Reyes, Marijuana Trafficking, Connecticut 2018

A Stamford man has been sent to prison for his role in a marijuana trafficking ring.

According to court documents, William H. Reyes, also known as 'Big Head,' 36, of Stamford, was sentenced to 41 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for trafficking marijuana.

The investigation revealed that Reyes and John Koukouras utilized a residence located at 40 Guernsey Hill Road in Lagrangeville, New York, to grow, process and distribute marijuana.

In July 2017, Gustavo Garcia, of Queens, New York, delivered approximately 40 pounds of marijuana to Reyes in exchange for approximately $80,000.

Reyes was arrested on July 26, 2017. On that date, investigators conducted court-authorized searches of Reyes' Stamford residence and the Lagrangeville residence.

A search of the Stamford residence revealed approximately 18 kilograms of marijuana, paraphernalia associated with narcotics distribution, and $71,004 in cash, and a search of the Lagrangeville residence revealed 140 marijuana plants and related equipment.

Reyes has been detained since his arrest. On January 5, 2018, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana.

Koukouras and Garcia pleaded guilty to related charges. On February 7, 2018, Koukouras was sentenced to 24 months of imprisonment.

This matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Stamford Police Department and New York State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony E. Kaplan and Sarala V. Nagala.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/stamford-man-sentenced-41-months-prison-trafficking-marijuana