Winooski woman sentenced for heroin and crack cocaine conspiracy.
Deirdre Hey, 48, of Winooski, Vermont was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment, followed by a three-year term of supervised release, for her role in a heroin and crack cocaine distribution ring that operated in the Burlington area between December 2013 and January 2014.
According to court records, Hey participated in the distribution of crack cocaine and heroin, using her home on LaFountain Street in Winooski for the packaging and distribution of the illicit substances. During this time, she and others also used firearms in exchange for drugs and facilitated the transfer of firearms to others.
Hey was arrested on May 9, 2014 and has been detained since that time. The investigation into her activities was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Vermont State Police, and the Winooski Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nancy Creswell and Kevin Doyle represented the government in the case, while Deirdre Hey was represented by Frank J. Twarog, Esq.
Chief U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss handed down the sentence, sending a strong message that those involved in the illicit trafficking of heroin and crack cocaine will be held accountable for their actions.
The sentencing of Deirdre Hey is a significant blow to the heroin and crack cocaine trade in the Burlington area, and serves as a reminder that law enforcement is committed to disrupting and dismantling these types of operations.
This case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in Vermont, who continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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