East Hartford man gets 5 years in prison for drug, gun offenses

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — An East Hartford man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison, according to the office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

David Quintana, 36, was sentenced by judge to 60 months imprisonment followed by four years of supervised release for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.

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He's been released on bond, but is required to report to prison on Jan. 3.

Quintana was arrested last April after investigators said they made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from him and his brother Edgar Quintana. Both were arrested on April 17, 2023.

A search of the two men's residences found two handguns that were reported stolen and distribution quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine.

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That December, David Quintana pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine, and one count of possession of firearms by a felon.

Edgar Quintana also pleaded guilty to his charges and awaits sentencing.

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