Javon Morse, 30, of Norwich, was sentenced today to 90 months in federal prison and four years of supervised release for cocaine distribution, firearm possession offenses, and violating the conditions of his supervised release. U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala imposed the sentence in Hartford.
According to U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan, Morse had previously been sentenced in December 2017 to 60 months for cocaine trafficking and was released from prison in January 2021. While on federal supervised release, Morse fled from Norwich Police during a traffic stop on October 14, 2024.
During the pursuit, Morse discarded a backpack which was later found to contain nearly a kilogram of cocaine, narcotic pills, and drug processing items. A subsequent search of his storage unit revealed four handguns, including two "ghost guns," loaded high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. His vehicle also contained approximately 10 pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and over $6,000 in cash.
Morse has been in federal custody since December 2024 and pleaded guilty on March 19, 2026, to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Judge Nagala sentenced him to 78 months for the drug and firearm charges, with an additional 12 months to be served consecutively for the supervised release violation. The investigation involved the Norwich Police Department, Connecticut State Police, and the FBI.