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Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Stamford man indicted on fentanyl trafficking charges

Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

**Stamford, CT** – The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, and Stephen P. Belleau, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced charges against Darius Gamble, 39, of Stamford. Gamble, also known as “Rell,” faces charges for fentanyl trafficking offenses.

According to investigations by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Stamford Police Department, Gamble was identified as a large-scale fentanyl distributor. On September 1, authorities executed a controlled purchase of approximately 50 grams of fentanyl from him.

Gamble was arrested on September 12 following a criminal complaint. During the arrest, law enforcement found approximately 42 grams of fentanyl, a kilogram press machine, narcotics processing tools, and $31,307 in cash in his residence. A further search of his vehicle revealed an additional six grams of fentanyl.

A grand jury in Bridgeport indicted Gamble on October 2 with possession and intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, with each charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of five

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Fentanyl Dealer

Traffic stop leads to arrest of fentanyl dealer

Boston, MA – Police arrested Lorenzo Myers, 37, of Boston at approximately 12:15 AM on Friday, October 18. The arrest was made by officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) on drug trafficking charges.

Officers patrolling near Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue noticed a vehicle with expired registration. They activated their cruiser’s emergency signals to execute a traffic stop.

The vehicle operator was asked to step out for towing reasons. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered three bags of suspected Fentanyl and a digital scale.

The search further revealed fourteen bags of Marijuana, a second scale, multiple empty bags, and $592 in cash. Myers was also carrying three bags of Crack Cocaine, with a later analysis confirming the drugs to be 31 grams of Fentanyl and 40 grams of Crack Cocaine.

Myers faced charges of Trafficking of Class A, Trafficking of Class B, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D. An arraignment in Roxbury District Court is anticipated.