(Hartford, CT) - Sharmese L. Walcott, Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney, today announced that a Superior Court jury in Hartford on March 24, 2025 found Jesse Chambers, age 37, of Hartford, guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 21a-279(a)(1), Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 21a-277(a)(1)(A), and Interfering with an Officer, in violation of Connecticut General Statutes § 53a-167a.
According to evidence introduced at the trial, on August 24, 2024, State Police Troopers were conducting surveillance of the CTfastrak station located on New Park Avenue in Hartford when they observed Chambers walking back and forth at the station, carrying a satchel. Chambers had been wanted by the Hartford Police Department for separate incidents. Troopers approached Chambers and advised him that he was being detained. Chambers struggled against the Troopers and was eventually arrested. A search of his satchel revealed that he was in possession of cocaine and fentanyl.
State's Attorney Walcott wishes to express her appreciation to State Police “for their diligence in keeping the CTfastrak stations safe for passengers who depend on reliable transportation, free from narcotics dealing, vagrancy, and nuisance offenses. There are children, youths, and adults who rightfully expect an enjoyable experience on the CTfastrak and at the stations."
This case was prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Edward Azzaro and Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney Maurilio Amorim, with the assistance of Inspector Derek Sutton. The Honorable Edward V. O’Hanlan presided over the trial.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 22, 2025 in Hartford Superior Court.