A New Haven man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and violating the conditions of his supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.

Prosecutors say Ronnell Rogers was already on supervised release from earlier federal convictions involving narcotics distribution, firearm possession and unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon. He had been released from federal prison in March 2024 after a prior sentence was reduced.

Rogers was arrested again on May 2, 2024, during a traffic stop that followed a controlled purchase of fentanyl. Investigators say he was carrying fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin packaged for sale, including brightly colored, cartoon-shaped meth pills that authorities warn could be mistaken for candy.

U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley sentenced Rogers to 63 months for the narcotics offense and an additional nine months for violating supervised release. He has been in federal custody since May 30, 2024, when his release was revoked.

Rogers pleaded guilty in October 2025 to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl. The case was investigated by New Haven police and the ATF and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel George.