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United States of America v. Tyrick Thomas
Date: 07-25-2025
Case Number: 3:24-cr-00193
Judge: Sarala V. Nagala
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (New Haven County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in New Haven
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New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fentanyl trafficking
Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge
TYRICK THOMAS, 35, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl trafficking offense.
On July 16, 2024, Tyrick was arrested after a search of his residence on Ashley Street residence revealed approximately 88 grams of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine, fentanyl, and xylazine, and a search of his vehicle revealed nearly 200 wax folds of fentanyl and xylazine, and additional quantity of loose fentanyl.
Thomas pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 22.
Thomas has been detained since his arrest.
This investigation has been conducted by the DEA New Haven Task Force, the ATF, and the New Haven Police Department. The DEA Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division, Connecticut State Police and the New Haven, Waterbury, East Haven, Branford, West Haven, Ansonia, Meriden, Naugatuck, and Shelton Police Departments.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Pierpont, Jr. through Project Safe Neighborhoods ("PSNâ€), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit www.justice.gov/psn.
Thomas has been detained since his arrest.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Tyrick Thomas?
The outcome was: Thomas has been detained since his arrest.
Which court heard United States of America v. Tyrick Thomas?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (New Haven County), CT. The presiding judge was Sarala V. Nagala.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Tyrick Thomas?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in New Haven. Defendant's attorney: href="https://www.morelaw.com/connecticut/lawyers/newhaven/criminal_defense.asp" target="_new">Click Here For The Best New Haven, Connecticut Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Tyrick Thomas decided?
This case was decided on July 25, 2025.