Bridgeport Man Sold Heroin To Overdose Victim: Feds

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A city man has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing heroin tied to an overdose case, according to federal prosecutors. Talvin Hinton, 43, will also serve four years of supervised release.

In September 2017, the Stratford Police Department and emergency medical personnel responded to a suspected overdose of a 25-year-old female at a Stratford home.

The victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

At the scene, officers collected nine bags of suspected heroin and other evidence of drug use.

The investigation revealed that Hinton was the source of the narcotics purchased by the victim shortly before she died, according to the statement.

In November of 2018, Hinton pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of heroin.

He has been detained since May 7, 2019, when his bond was revoked.