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Man Sentenced to Six Years for Super Mario-Shaped Fentanyl Pills

5/13/2026

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Judge Kari A. Dooley sentenced Ronnell Rogers to six years in federal prison, with 63 months for fentanyl distribution and nine months for release violation.
A May 2 2024 traffic stop uncovered fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth pills shaped like Nintendo’s Super Mario character, raising concerns they could be mistaken for candy.
The New Haven Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated, with U.S. Attorney Daniel George prosecuting.

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Judge Kari A. Dooley sentenced Ronnell Rogers to six years in federal prison, with 63 months for fentanyl distribution and nine months for release violation.
A May 2 2024 traffic stop uncovered fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and meth pills shaped like Nintendo’s Super Mario character, raising concerns they could be mistaken for candy.
The New Haven Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated, with U.S. Attorney Daniel George prosecuting.