Former Hamden Cop Pleads Guilty To Distributing Steroids: Feds

HAMDEN, CT — A former Hamden Police officer faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a federal charge of distributing steroids, according to authorities. Bryan Kelly, 46, of East Haven, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to one count of possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, U.S. States Attorney for Connecticut John H. Durham announced in a press release.

According to court documents and statements made in court, the Statewide Narcotics Task Force West conducted a court-authorized search last December of an individual’s residence in Hamden and seized approximately 25,000 pills and 530 vials of anabolic steroids.

“Subsequent analysis of the individual’s cellphone revealed numerous text messages relating to Kelly’s purchase and redistribution of steroids,” Durham wrote in a press release. “At the time of the search, Kelly was a police officer with the Hamden Police Department.

“The investigation revealed that Kelly purchased steroids from his source of supply since approximately October 2016. He personally used some of the steroids and distributed some to friends and colleagues.”

The offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $500,000. A sentencing date hasn’t been scheduled.

Kelly is released on a promise to appear pending sentencing. He has retired from the Hamden Police Department, according to Durham.

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