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United States of America v. Christian Andres Tejada Segura
Date: 08-13-2025
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Judge: Vernon D. Oliver
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for
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New Haven, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fentanyl trafficking offense.
Drug Courier Arrested in Orange Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison
CHRISTIAN ANDRES TEJADA SEGURA, 26, a citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in West Hazelton, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford to 36 months of imprisonment, followed by 18 months of supervised release, for a fentanyl trafficking offense. Judge Oliver also ordered Tejada to pay a $20,000 fine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, as part of an undercover investigation, the DEA arranged a fentanyl purchase with an individual. On May 24, 2023, Tejada was arrested in Orange after he had traveled to Connecticut and was found in possession of approximately 473 grams of the drug.
On April 4, 2025, Tejada pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
Tejada, who is released on a $50,000 bond, is required to report to prison on September 11.
This matter was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force, the West Haven Police Department, and the New Haven Police Department. The 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 Brendan J. Keefe.
36 months of imprisonment, followed by 18 months of supervised release
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Christian Andres Tejada Segura?
The outcome was: 36 months of imprisonment, followed by 18 months of supervised release
Which court heard United States of America v. Christian Andres Tejada Segura?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, CT. The presiding judge was Vernon D. Oliver.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Christian Andres Tejada Segura?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New Haven Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Christian Andres Tejada Segura decided?
This case was decided on August 13, 2025.