Darius Gamble, 39, of Stamford, was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison and four years of supervised release for fentanyl trafficking. The sentence was issued by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven.
Authorities from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force and the Stamford Police Department identified Gamble as a significant distributor of fentanyl. Between April and September 2024, investigators conducted four controlled purchases of fentanyl from him.
Gamble was arrested on September 12, 2024, following a federal criminal complaint. Law enforcement searched his residence on Nobile Street and found about 42 grams of fentanyl, a kilogram press machine, a respirator mask, various items used for processing and packaging narcotics, and roughly $31,307 in cash. A search of his vehicle led to the discovery of approximately six grams of fentanyl.
He has remained detained since his arrest. On January 13, 2025, Gamble pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute at least 40 grams of fentanyl.
The DEA’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force is made up of personnel from several agencies including the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, Connecticut State Police, and police departments from Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford, and Stratford. Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Stolfi Collins prosecuted the case.
“David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut,” announced the sentencing.
