John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of
Connecticut, today announced that NICHOLAS AURORA JR., 33, of Hamden, waived
his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District
Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to one count of possession with intent to
distribute anabolic steroids.
According to court documents and statements made in court,
in December 2017, the Statewide Narcotics Task Force West conducted a
court-authorized search of an individual’s residence in Hamden and seized
approximately 25,000 pills and 530 vials of anabolic steroids. Subsequent
analysis of the individual’s cell phone revealed numerous text messages
relating to AURORA’s purchase and redistribution of steroids.
The investigation revealed that AURORA was purchasing
steroids from his source of supply every two weeks. He personally used some of the steroids, and
sold some, at a profit, to coworkers.
AURORA is a correctional officer with the Connecticut
Department of Correction.
The offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10
years and a fine of up to $500,000. A
sentencing date is not scheduled.
AURORA is released on a $50,000 bond pending sentencing.
This matter is being investigated by the Connecticut State
Police, Statewide Narcotics Task Force West, and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The case is being
prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah P. Karwan.
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