Hartford Man Who Distributed Fentanyl Involved in Overdose Death of East Haddam Teen Sentenced to Prison

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that HECTOR RAUL CINTRON, also known as “G” and “Big G,” 23, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl involved in an overdose of an East Haddam resident last year.  Judge Bryant also ordered CINTRON to pay restitution to the victim’s family to cover the victim’s funeral expenses.

This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.

According to court documents and statements made in court, in the morning of March 19, 2016, Connecticut State Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a residence in East Haddam on the report of an “untimely death.”  The victim, an 18-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene.  At the scene, State Police seized the victim’s cell phone and multiple glassine bags containing powder residue.  The investigation revealed that Kerry Scanlan, of Avon, arranged to purchase heroin from CINTRON in Hartford.  On March 18, 2016, the victim drove to Avon, picked up Scanlan and then drove to Hartford to purchase heroin from CINTRON.

On April 4, 2016, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner issued a report listing the victim’s cause of death as “acute fentanyl intoxication.”

On two occasions in November 2016, CINTRON sold approximately 200 bags of heroin to an individual working with law enforcement.

CINTRON was arrested on December 15, 2016.  On June 6, 2017, he pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin.

CINTRON, who is released on a $50,000 bond, was ordered to report to prison on November 1.

Scanlan pleaded guilty to a related charge and awaits sentencing.

This matter has been investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force East, and East Haddam Police Department.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.