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Hartford, Connecticut - Traevaugnn Morrison, 27, from Hartford, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for his involvement in distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine while armed with a ghost gun.

Key Points

• Morrison was arrested on April 5, 2022, by members of the DEA's Hartford Task Force in Bristol, Connecticut, following a controlled drug transaction.
• During his arrest, additional quantities of fentanyl and crack, along with a Polymer80 handgun ("ghost gun") equipped with an extended magazine loaded with 21 rounds, were found in his car.
• Polymer80, Inc. manufactures parts kits for privately made firearms. These firearms are legal under U.S. federal law for non-commercial, personal use.
• The ghost gun Morrison possessed was linked to two shooting incidents in 2021 in Waterbury and Hartford, causing injuries to two individuals. However, Morrison was not implicated in these shootings.
• Morrison has a history of felony drug offense convictions. Under federal law, it is illegal for a person with a felony conviction to possess a firearm or ammunition that has been involved in interstate or foreign commerce.
• He has been in custody since his arrest and pleaded guilty on August 2, 2023, to possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, crack cocaine and fentanyl.