John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of
Connecticut, announced that RICHARD ROTANTE, 57, of Stamford, was sentenced
today by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 60 months of
imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking
cocaine.
According to court documents and statements made in court,
on August 18, 2017, Stamford Police arrested ROTANTE on the basis of three
sales of cocaine that ROTANTE had made to an individual cooperating with law
enforcement. On that date, a search of
ROTANTE’s person, residence and two of his vehicles revealed approximately 1.5
kilograms of cocaine, items used to process and package narcotics, and $68,923
in cash.
On December 5, 2017, ROTANTE pleaded guilty to one count of
possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
ROTANTE has a previous federal conviction for distributing
cocaine. On April 25, 2007, he was
sentenced in New Haven federal court to 12 months and one day of imprisonment,
eight months of home confinement, and a fine of $3,500.
ROTANTE, who is released on a $150,000 bond, was ordered to
report to prison on July 11, 2018.
This matter was investigated by the Stamford Police
Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the
Stamford State’s Attorney’s Office. The
case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Karwan.
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