2 New Haven Men Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking Offenses
Thursday, December 26, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
BRIDGEPORT, CT.- On Thursday, December 19, 2024, following a trial before U.S. District Court Judge Stefan R. Underhill, a federal jury found Luis Salaman, also known as “Bebe,” 42, and Jesus Seguinot, also known as “Chuchi,” 34, both of New Haven Connecticut guilty on multiple counts of Fentanyl Trafficking.
According To The U.S. Attorney’s Office
According to U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery and evidence presented at trial in October 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Task Force uncovered that Salaman was distributing large quantities of illicit controlled substances throughout the streets of New Haven, Connecticut.
Investigators further uncovered that Salaman worked with Seguinot and others to distribute deadly fentanyl. Beginning in November 2021 and lasting through March 2022, investigators made multiple controlled purchases of distribution amounts of fentanyl from Salaman, Seguinot, and their associates.
The jury found both Salaman and Seguinot guilty of Conspiracy to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl, and Salaman guilty of three counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl. The jury found Salaman not guilty of four counts and Seguinot guilty of one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute and Distribution of 40 Grams or More of Fentanyl.
Salaman Faces Enhanced Penalties When Sentenced
When sentenced, which has been scheduled for March 13, 2025, before U.S. District Court Judge Stefan R. Underhill, Salaman faces at least ten years and up to 40 years in federal prison, and Seguinot faces at least five years and up to 40 years in federal prison. At sentencing, Salaman additionally faces enhanced penalties due to a prior conviction for a violent felony offense.
Salaman has been in federal custody since his initial April 5, 2022 arrest. Seguinot is free on bond pending sentencing.
