Crime & Safety
West Haven Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distributing Narcotics: Feds
The man was found in possession of around 800 grams of cocaine, 260 grams of crack cocaine, and numerous wax folds containing fentanyl: Feds
WEST HAVEN, CT — A West Haven man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing narcotics in and around New Haven, according to officials.
Levern Marion, 37, was also sentenced Monday to four years of supervised release following the prison term, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut David X. Sullivan announced.
Prosecutors said an investigation that included surveillance, trash pulls, traffic stops, and a controlled purchase of narcotics found that Marion was distributing controlled substances in and around New Haven.
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Marion was arrested on March 27, 2024.
“On that date, a court authorized search of a residence on Washington Avenue in New Haven that Marion used to store drugs revealed approximately 800 grams of cocaine, approximately 175 grams of crack cocaine, and numerous wax folds containing fentanyl,” according to a news release.
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Marion pleaded guilty in October to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and a quantity of fentanyl.
Officials said Marion, who was released on a $100,000 bond, is required to report to prison on June 3.
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