By Tiffany Williams –
As the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Bridgeport, Connecticut Police Department, on September 7, 2023 a federal grand jury in Bridgeport, Connecticut indicted Jonathan Bonaparte, 35, of Bridgeport, Connecticut
The indictment charges Bonaparte with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition by a felon.
On September 18, Bonaparte made an initial appearance at the United States District Court in Bridgeport, Connecticut before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti and entered a plea of not guilty.
Allegedly on March 31, 2022, Bonaparte possessed fentanyl and cocaine that he intended to distribute, six firearms, and approximately 100 rounds of ammunition.
The indictment further alleges that Bonaparte’s criminal history includes state felony convictions for robbery and firearm offenses. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.