Hamden Man Sentenced In Connection To Overdose Death

HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison in connection to the overdose death of a 30-year-old man last year. Agustin Cirino, 30, was also sentenced this week to three years of supervised release following the prison term for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone, U.S. States Attorney John H. Durham announced in a press release. Cirino was also ordered to perform 200 hours of community service. The matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 9, 2017, Hamden Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a Hamden residence where a 30-year-old male was found dead. At the scene, investigators seized drug and non-drug evidence, including three suspected oxycodone tablets and the victim’s cellphone. The investigation revealed that the victim arranged to purchase oxycodone tablets from Cirino on March 7 and March 8, according to authorities.

“The DEA Northeast Laboratory subsequently determined that the seized tablets contained fentanyl, acetaminophen and dipyrone, not oxycodone,” the States Attorney’s Office wrote in a press release. “The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner also determined that the victim died as a result of ‘acute fentanyl toxicity, clonazepam, duloxetine use.’”

Cirino was arrested on May 9, 2017 and pleaded guilty last November to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of fentanyl.

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