West Haven Man Arrested On Federal Drug Charges: Officials

NEW HAVEN, CT — Five men were arrested Wednesday on federal charges in connection with the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine in New Haven, according to authorities.

The prosecutions are part of a coordinated law enforcement effort to address increasing drug-related violence in the Newhallville section of New Haven, officials said. A federal grand jury in New Haven returned the indictments on Nov. 9.

Herman Bellamy, 43, of East Haven, was charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of heroin.

Tyrone Dupree, 24, of Hamden, was charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of heroin, and one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of cocaine base (“crack”) and heroin.

Cornelius Ivory, 34, of New Haven, was charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of heroin, and one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of cocaine base and heroin.

Shante Davis, 44, of West Haven, was charged with four counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine base and heroin.

Elighi Agnew, also known as “Lil Bro,” 32, was charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, cocaine base and heroin, and one count of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of cocaine base.

Each charge carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison, according to officials.

Dupree is currently detained, and Bellamy, Ivory, Davis and Agnew are released under supervision by the U.S. Probation Office while awaiting trial.