Hartford Man Indicted On Federal Gun, Fentanyl Charges: Feds

HARTFORD, CT — A Hartford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges alleging he illegally possessed a firearm and intended to distribute fentanyl, federal authorities announced Friday, July 10.

U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan, FBI New Haven Division Special Agent in Charge P.J. O'Brien, and Hartford Police Chief James C. Rovella said 40-year-old Kijuan Terrell of Hartford is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

According to the indictment, on March 11 Terrell allegedly possessed a Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver with an obliterated serial number and fentanyl intended for distribution.

Federal prosecutors allege Terrell has prior Connecticut felony convictions for criminal possession of a firearm, possession of narcotics, and escape.

Federal law prohibits individuals convicted of felony offenses from possessing firearms that have traveled in interstate or foreign commerce.

The indictment, returned May 13, alleges three offenses:

• Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
• Possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, punishable by up to five years in prison.
• Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Terrell has remained in custody since his arrest.

He appeared in U.S. District Court in Hartford on July 6 and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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