A Stamford woman pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to a narcotics trafficking offense and admitted that she violated the conditions of her supervised release from a prior federal conviction.

Amonda Mendez, 35, was previously sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment and four years of supervised release in June 2016 for narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses.

The Stamford resident was released from federal prison in January 2025.

State officials say that between April and July 2025, law enforcement made multiple controlled purchases of crack cocaine and fentanyl - and one purchase of a loaded .40 caliber pistol, from Mendez.

Mendez was arrested once again on July 28, 2025.

During her arrest, a search of her person revealed approximately 48 grams of crack cocaine and $1,934 in cash.

Officials say that a search of her Stamford residence revealed approximately 163 grams of crack, and a search of another Stamford residence connected to Mendez revealed $2,456 in cash.

Mendez pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base.

Mendez is facing a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of life.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Stamford Police Department.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Gresham.