Sentence Handed Down For Norwalk Drug Dealer: U.S. Attorney

NORWALK, CT — Drug dealer Kenneth Brickhouse, 36, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with a federal narcotics case, according to United States Attorney Deirdre M. Daly.

Brickhouse, also known as "K.E.," was last living in West Haven but used to store drugs at an apartment in Norwalk. After his prison term, Brickhouse will also have to serve five years of supervised release.

"This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, Stamford Police Department, Norwalk Police Department and Connecticut State Police," according to prosecutors. "The investigation included court-authorized wiretaps, controlled purchases of narcotics and physical surveillance."

Brickhouse obtained cocaine and heroin from Bobby Gutierrez, also known as “B.O.,” of Stamford, and other individuals, and then sold the drugs to customers and other distributors, according to court documents and statements. Between February and May of last year, Brickhouse made multiple sales of heroin and cocaine to an individual working with law enforcement. During this time, investigators also intercepted hundreds of calls and text messages involving Brickhouse that pertained to the distribution of narcotics.

He was arrested on May 26, 2016, and on that date, a search of a Norwalk apartment that he used to store drugs, convert cocaine into crack cocaine and conduct drug sales, "revealed approximately 500 bags of heroin, two baggies of cocaine, a loaded 9mm pistol, and ammunition. Investigators also seized a .357 revolver and ammunition from a vehicle that Brickhouse used to in connection with his drug trafficking activities."

From Daly's release:

Brickhouse has been detained since his arrest. On September 23, 2016, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. Brickhouse’s criminal history includes state convictions for possessing crack with intent to sell, and federal convictions in 2001 for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (“crack”), using and carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Brickhouse served approximately 127 months in federal prison before his release in November 2011.

Brickhouse, Gutierrez and seven others were charged as a result of the investigation. All pleaded guilty. Gutierrez is detained while awaiting sentencing.

The DEA’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force includes members from the Bridgeport, Stamford, Stratford, Norwalk, Milford and Trumbull Police Departments, and the Connecticut State Police.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony Kaplan and Heather Cherry.

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