2 Brothers Arrested in Connection with Monroe Man's Fatal Overdose

Monroe, CT - Two Bridgeport men have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of a Monroe man, according to Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Michael J. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England.

An investigation into a recent drug overdose death of a man in Monroe and a non-fatal overdose of a man in Bridgeport has resulted in federal heroin distribution charges against the two Bridgeport brothers. The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.

Erick Delgado, 39, and his brother, Anoris Delgado, also known as “Alex,” 28, both of Bridgeport, were arrested Tuesday on federal criminal complaints charging each with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin, and conspiracy to distribute heroin, Daly said.

According to court documents, on the morning of April 25, 2016, Bridgeport EMTs and police responded to an overdose victim who was revived with two doses of Narcan and was transported to the hospital. A friend of the victim told investigators that he and the victim purchased heroin from and individual he knew as “Eric," later identified as Delgado, in the area of Brooks Street and Ogden Street in Bridgeport.

It is also alleged that on the evening of April 25, 2016, Monroe Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive 48-year-old male at residence in Monroe. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. An acquaintance of the victim told investigators that on April 25, the victim and his acquaintance traveled to the area of Brooks Street and Ogden Street where the victim purchased heroin from Erick Delgado.

It is further alleged that on May 3, 2016, an individual working with undercover investigators purchased 20 bags of heroin from Anoris Delgado.

A hearing has been set for July 9, 2016.