Barbershop Raided, Wallingford Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl, Steroids: UPDATE

WALLINGFORD, CT — A Wallingford man faces federal charges for distributing fentanyl and anabolic steroids, authorities announced.

Daniel Guillen, 28, was arrested Thursday as part of an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users, according to federal authorities.

DEA officials raided the Central Barber Shop on Center Street in Wallingford on Thursday evening and Guillen was taken into custody, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.

Guillen appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joan G. Margolis in New Haven on Friday and was ordered detained.

As alleged in court documents, on Aug. 31, 2016, the Wallingford Police Department and medical personnel responded to a residence after a report of an untimely death of a 30-year-old male.

“At the scene, officers seized 12 wax paper folds, eight of which contained a powdery substance,” U.S. States Attorney Deirdre M. Daly wrote in a press release. “The State of Connecticut Forensics Laboratory subsequently reported that the substance tested positive for the presence of fentanyl. The investigation revealed that Guillen had provided the drugs to the victim shortly before the victim’s death. The investigation also revealed that Guillen sold anabolic steroids.”

Guillen was charged with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of fentanyl, an offense that, given Guillen’s criminal history, carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years, according to Daly.

The federal complaint also charges Guillen with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, anabolic steroids, an offense that carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.

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