U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery
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Windsor Locks man found guilty in Dunkin' Donuts and Webster Bank robberies
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a federal jury in New Haven has found Geoffrey Shapiro, 44, of Windsor Locks, guilty of two robberies committed in February 2020. -
Hartford man receives over five years for drug and gun charges
Standford Smith, a 35-year-old Hartford resident also known as "Pops," has been sentenced to 69 months in prison. U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson handed down the sentence for narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses, along with... -
Former New Britain resident receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking
Ramon Soto, a 57-year-old former resident of New Britain, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. -
New London man receives sentence for drug trafficking violations
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Cruz J. Bonilla, a 41-year-old resident of New London, has been sentenced to approximately 52 months in prison. -
Bridgeport man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Shacquille Jackson, a 31-year-old resident of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill... -
New Haven man pleads guilty to firearm possession while on federal release
Kenneth Sturdivant, a 39-year-old resident of New Haven, has entered a guilty plea for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. -
Connecticut dentist settles false claims allegations with $600K payment
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and William Tong, the Connecticut Attorney General, have announced a settlement involving Lakshmi Bethi, DMD. -
Serial fraudster receives additional prison sentence
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that John Voloshin, also known as "Josh Thomas," has been sentenced to approximately 41 months of imprisonment. -
Groton man pleads guilty to federal child exploitation charge
Ryan Cameron, a 22-year-old resident of Groton, has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation offense. -
Massachusetts man faces multiple federal firearm charges
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, alongside Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New England, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has indicted... -
New Haven men convicted in federal court for fentanyl trafficking
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that a jury in Bridgeport federal court has found Luis Salaman, also known as "Bebe," 42, and Jesus Seguinot, also known as "Chuchi," 34, guilty of... -
New Haven man sentenced to six years for firearm and drug offenses
Shayquan Gray, a 24-year-old from New Haven known as "Scooby," was sentenced to six years in federal prison for gun and drug offenses. U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala handed down the sentence in Hartford, which includes three years of... -
Nurse sentenced for diverting narcotics from VA Medical Center patients
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Tara Severino, 58, from West Haven, was sentenced to two years of probation by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford. -
Meriden man sentenced for leading drug trafficking ring
Joel Cordero, a 45-year-old resident of Meriden, Connecticut, was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his role in leading a drug trafficking operation. -
Bank general counsel pleads guilty to $7.4 million embezzlement scheme
James Blose, a 56-year-old resident of Fairfield, has pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to charges related to a long-running embezzlement scheme. -
Cryptocurrency executive sentenced for embezzling over $4 million
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Dylan Meissner, 31, from Westport, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. -
Bridgeport man sentenced for role in multistate vehicle theft scheme
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Elvis Perez, also known as "Pops," was sentenced to five years in federal prison. -
Bristol man pleads guilty to making threats against UConn
Dennis John Hernandez, also known as DJ Hernandez and Jonathan Hernandez, has pleaded guilty to making interstate threats. -
West Haven man receives prison sentence for firearm trafficking
Tremayne Ferguson, a 24-year-old from West Haven, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his involvement in a firearm trafficking offense. U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams delivered the sentence in Hartford, followed by three years... -
Waterbury man sentenced for drug distribution and firearm offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Donald Hill, also known as "Man Man," aged 39 and from Waterbury, has been sentenced to 170 months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley...