Hartford Man Sentenced In Drug Trafficking Case: Feds

HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford man was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison for trafficking heroin and fentanyl, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. Victor Perdomo, aka "Domi," 35, will also serve four years of supervised release.

According to prosecutors, Perdomo, was a supplier of heroin and fentanyl to Julio Oliveras, aka "Cuzzo Jay." Oliveras was the leader of an organization being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration's Hartford Task Force for selling large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Hartford.

Perdomo, Oliveras, and other members of the organization were arrested July 19, 2018. In the course of investigation, law enforcement seized approximately 2.7 kilograms of fentanyl, one kilogram of heroin, approximately 500 grams of crack cocaine, 100 grams of cocaine, eight firearms, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, cash, and other evidence of drug trafficking activity.

The drugs and guns were found at a stash house Oliveras maintained, a storage unit he rented, and the homes of his associates.

Perdomo, Oliveras, and 14 others were indicted by a grand jury in Hartford Aug. 2, 2018.

On Oct. 21, 2019, Perdomo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

Perdomo, a citizen of the Dominican Republic lawfully residing in the U.S., faces immigration proceedings at the conclusion of his prison term.

Oliveras pleaded guilty to drug and gun crimes. He was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison.