Shelton Man Enters Plea in Bridgeport Heroin Overdose Death Case

Shelton, CT - Jorge "Capone" Morales, 30, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of Distribution of Heroin in connection with the April overdose - and eventual death - of a 21-year-old Bridgeport woman, announced United States Attorney Deirdre M. Daly.

Morales was accused of distributing heroin from April 2015 to April 2016, the investigation of which stemmed from the April 15, 2016 heroin overdose of the Bridgeport woman.

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"According to the criminal complaint, the 21-year-old female was found unresponsive at her Bridgeport residence and was transported to the hospital," according to Daly. "The victim was on life support but has died. Bridgeport Police recovered two baggies of suspected heroin packaged in glassine baggies from the bed next to where the victim was located. The baggies were marked with a particular brand stamp. A cellular telephone seized from the victim revealed numerous calls and text messages between the victim and Morales in the days leading up the victim’s overdose."

Additionally, on April 15, 2016, undercover law enforcement officers conducted a controlled purchase of heroin, marked with the same brand stamp from Morales.

Morales faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine of $1 million. When he will be sentenced has not yet been determined.

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad with the assistance of the Bridgeport, Derby, Shelton, Monroe, Middlebury and Woodbridge Police Departments, according to Daly.

The Tactical Diversion Squad includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, Vernon and Wilton Police Departments.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert M. Spector.

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