Stratford Man Admits Distributing Heroin Involved in Woman's Overdose

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAYMOND J. GORDON, also known as “X-RAY,” 30, of Stratford, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to one count of distribution of heroin.

This matter stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 10, 2016, Stratford Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a Stratford residence after receiving a report of an unresponsive 22-year-old female. The female, who was in her bedroom, was pronounced deceased. Responding officers collected wax folds containing suspected heroin, a hypodermic needle and other drug paraphernalia from the bedroom. Investigators also seized the victim’s cellphone. The investigation revealed that the victim purchased heroin from GORDON shortly before she died.

GORDON has been detained since his arrest on May 16, 2017.

Judge Underhill scheduled sentencing for November 21, 2017, at which time GORDON faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.

This matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Stratford Police Department. The task force includes personnel from the Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Milford and Bridgeport Police Departments, and the Connecticut State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito.