Levern Marion, 37, of West Haven, was sentenced on April 27 to 72 months in federal prison and four years of supervised release for distributing narcotics, according to David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal and local authorities to address drug distribution crimes in Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, an investigation involving surveillance, trash pulls, traffic stops, and a controlled purchase found that Marion distributed controlled substances in and around New Haven. Authorities arrested Marion on March 27, 2024. During a search of a Washington Avenue residence used by Marion to store drugs, investigators found about 800 grams of cocaine, approximately 175 grams of crack cocaine, and numerous wax folds containing fentanyl.
Marion pleaded guilty on October 22, 2025 to possession with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine as well as fentanyl. He is currently released on a $100,000 bond and must report to prison on June 3.
The Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force led the investigation with assistance from the New Haven Police Department. The task force includes members from several agencies such as the DEA itself; U.S. Marshals Service; Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division; Connecticut State Police; and police departments from New Haven and surrounding towns.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Pierpont Jr.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut prosecutes federal crimes and manages civil cases for the United States within the state while employing about 68 assistant attorneys and 57 support staff members according to its official website. The office operates under the U.S. Department of Justice according to its official website and serves all residents throughout Connecticut according to its official website. It also advances justice initiatives that aim at enhancing quality of life statewide according to its official website.
Founded in 1789 as one of America’s oldest prosecutorial offices according to its official website, it has produced alumni who have become judges or elected officials according to its official website.
