Rutland, Vermont Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Drug and Firearms Case

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that on September 16, 2025, Todd Popovitch, 44, of Rutland, Vermont, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to a term of 48 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 7-year term of supervised release. Popovitch previously pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine base and possession without registration of a firearm governed by the National Firearms Act.

According to court records, Popovitch had previously successfully completed state and federal drug treatment court programs before returning to armed drug dealing in 2024.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Eugenia Cowles. Popovitch was represented by Natasha Sen, Esq.