Hartford Man Sentenced to 10 Years In Federal Prison For Role in Drug Ring

A 37-year-old Hartford man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years supervised release for his role in a Hartford-area narcotics distribution ring, U.S. Attorney David B. Fein announced Tuesday.

William Jusino, of Van Block Avenue in Hartford, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Mark R. Kravitz.

The case stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force investigation into the distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine in Hartford County, officials said.  A total of 33 individuals have been charged and convicted as a result of the investigation, which has also included the seizure of about three kilograms of cocaine, one-half kilogram of crack cocaine, 12 firearms, and about $800,000 in cash.

 According to court documents and statements made in court, Jusino was intercepted during the course of a court-authorized wiretap assisting co-defendant Peter Maylor in the preparation and distribution of crack cocaine.

 Jusino pleaded guilty on February 25, 2010 to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base .  He has been detained since his arrest on May 27, 2009.

Maylor has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.  He awaits sentencing.
       
This matter was investigated by a Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hartford, New Britain, Manchester, East Hartford, Bloomfield, Bristol, Wethersfield, Windsor and Windsor Locks Police Departments.  Additional assistance has been provided by the East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon Police Departments; the Capital Region Emergency Services Team (CREST), and the Hartford Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).  This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Dave Vatti