Accused Drug Dealer Admits To Crimes In Bridgeport, Feds Say

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 41-year-old Ansonia man last week pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug trafficking charge following an investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and other narcotics in the Bridgeport area, Acting U.S. Attorney Marc H. Silverman announced.

Everard Boothe, also known by the street names "Gordo," "Unc," "Uncle," "Love," "Lovah," and "Luver," entered the plea in Bridgeport, admitting to one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl. The charge carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of five years and a maximum of 40 years. Sentencing is scheduled for July 18 in Hartford.

Authorities identified Boothe as a central figure in a narcotics distribution network operating in and around Bridgeport. According to court documents and statements, the investigation involved wiretaps and controlled purchases of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and illegal pills.

Boothe was arrested on related state charges on August 3, 2023. A search of his home at the time uncovered more than 40 grams of fentanyl, approximately 10 grams of heroin, and materials used to process and package drugs for street-level distribution.

In July 2024, a federal grand jury indicted Boothe, Christian Pichardo, and six others on drug-related charges. Pichardo has also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

The case is being investigated by the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and the Bridgeport Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen L. Peck under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program, a federal initiative targeting major drug trafficking and criminal organizations.