Meriden Man Sentenced In Heroin Trafficking Case

MERIDEN, CT — A Meriden man was sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking heroin into Waterbury, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. Sunji Cramer, 40, will also serve four years of supervised release.

An investigation found that a Waterbury-based drug trafficking organization received large quantities of heroin and cocaine from various suppliers in the area. Communications investigators intercepted found that Cramer supplied approximately 100 grams of heroin to Domingo Alves, also known as “Mingo,” of Waterbury.

Cramer, Alves, and 27 others were indicted in March on charges related to the distribution of heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine, according to the statement.

Cramer and numerous others were arrested on March 21, when investigators seized approximately 3,000 bags of heroin, 400 grams of cocaine, 350 grams of fentanyl/heroin mixed, 400 grams of heroin, 10 grams of crack, 20 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl patches, a one-kilogram press, four handguns, approximately $120,000 in cash, and four vehicles.

Cramer has been detained since his arrest. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 100 grams or more of heroin on Sept. 9.

Alves pleaded guilty on Nov. 20, 2019, and awaits sentencing.