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United States of America v. Michael Lee
Date: 03-13-2024
Case Number: 3:22-cr-00140
Judge: Victor A. Bolden
Court: The United States Court for the District of Connecticut (New Haven County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in New Haven
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Windsor Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl
MICHAEL LEE, 26, of Windsor, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 70 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl.
A DEA New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad investigation, which included court-authorized wiretaps, controlled purchases of narcotics and the seizure of drugs that had been shipped through the U.S. Mail, revealed that Michael Lee, his brother Alexander Lee, and others, received thousands of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, and other controlled substances, from a source of supply on the west coast of the U.S., and then distributed the drugs to various street-level distributors and numerous drug customers in Connecticut.
In February 2022, Michael and Alexander Lee traveled to California and shipped a package back to Alexander Lee's Windsor residence. The package, which was intercepted and searched pursuant to a federal search warrant, contained approximately 18,000 fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone. In May 2022, the Lees again traveled to California and shipped a package to an associate in Bloomfield. A search of the package revealed 1,800 tablets of Alprazolam (Xanax) that appeared to be manufactured in Mexico.
During the investigation, investigators also seized approximately 25 pounds of marijuana, seven firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash.
Michael and Alexander Lee were arrested on June 29, 2022. On that date, a search of Michael Lee's residence revealed more than 1,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills, a small quantity of prescription Xanax tablets, and a loaded .45 caliber pistol with an extended magazine.
On November 6, 2023, Michael Lee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Currently released on a $100,000 bond, he is required to report to prison on April 24.
Alexander Lee pleaded guilty to the same charge and, on September 6, 2023, was sentenced to 60 months of imprisonment.
This matter was investigated by the DEA New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad, with the assistance of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Connecticut State Police; East Central Narcotics Task Force; and the Windsor and Enfield Police Departments. The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad is composed of personnel from the DEA and the Bristol, East Windsor, Hamden, New Britain, West Haven, Newington, Manchester, Glastonbury, and Watertown Police Departments.
New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Trafficking Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl.
MICHAEL LEE, 26, of Windsor, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 70 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl.
A DEA New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad investigation, which included court-authorized wiretaps, controlled purchases of narcotics and the seizure of drugs that had been shipped through the U.S. Mail, revealed that Michael Lee, his brother Alexander Lee, and others, received thousands of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, and other controlled substances, from a source of supply on the west coast of the U.S., and then distributed the drugs to various street-level distributors and numerous drug customers in Connecticut.
In February 2022, Michael and Alexander Lee traveled to California and shipped a package back to Alexander Lee's Windsor residence. The package, which was intercepted and searched pursuant to a federal search warrant, contained approximately 18,000 fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone. In May 2022, the Lees again traveled to California and shipped a package to an associate in Bloomfield. A search of the package revealed 1,800 tablets of Alprazolam (Xanax) that appeared to be manufactured in Mexico.
During the investigation, investigators also seized approximately 25 pounds of marijuana, seven firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash.
Michael and Alexander Lee were arrested on June 29, 2022. On that date, a search of Michael Lee's residence revealed more than 1,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills, a small quantity of prescription Xanax tablets, and a loaded .45 caliber pistol with an extended magazine.
On November 6, 2023, Michael Lee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Currently released on a $100,000 bond, he is required to report to prison on April 24.
Alexander Lee pleaded guilty to the same charge and, on September 6, 2023, was sentenced to 60 months of imprisonment.
This matter was investigated by the DEA New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad, with the assistance of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Connecticut State Police; East Central Narcotics Task Force; and the Windsor and Enfield Police Departments. The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad is composed of personnel from the DEA and the Bristol, East Windsor, Hamden, New Britain, West Haven, Newington, Manchester, Glastonbury, and Watertown Police Departments.
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Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Michael Lee?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to
Which court heard United States of America v. Michael Lee?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the District of Connecticut (New Haven County), CT. The presiding judge was Victor A. Bolden.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Michael Lee?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in New Haven. Defendant's attorney: Click> Here For The Best New Haven, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Michael Lee decided?
This case was decided on March 13, 2024.