Stamford Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DARIUS GAMBLE, also known as “Rell,” 39, of Stamford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 80 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force and Stamford Police Department identified Gamble as a large-scale fentanyl distributor.  Between April and September 2024, investigators made four controlled purchases of fentanyl from Gamble.

Gamble was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on September 12, 2024.  On that date, a search of his Nobile Street residence revealed approximately 42 grams of fentanyl, a kilogram press machine, a respirator mask, additional items used to process and package narcotics, and approximately $31,307 in cash.  A search of Gamble’s vehicle revealed approximately six grams of fentanyl.

Gamble has been detained since his arrest.  On January 13, 2025, he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

The DEA’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut State Police, and the Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford, and Stratford Police Departments.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Stolfi Collins.