Hartford Man Sentenced In Drug, Gun Case: Feds

HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for heroin distribution and gun offenses, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. Rafael Arroyo, 35, will also serve three years of supervised release.

According to to the statement,investigators searched Arroyo’s Broad Street apartment in July 2018 and found approximately 400 bags of packaged heroin, a distribution quantity of cocaine, a Star S.A. 9mm semiautomatic pistol, an H&R “Sportsman” .22 caliber long rifle revolver, a Group Industries 9mm firearm, assorted ammunition, and three bulletproof vests.

Arroyo pleaded guilty in September to one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, and one count possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Arroyo’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for drug and firearm offenses, according to the statement.

This matter was investigated by the Hartford Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Northern Connecticut Violent Crimes Gang Task Force. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Gustafson.