A0 91 (Rev. 08i'09) Criminal Complaint UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the District of Connecticut United States _of America V- KEVIN WALLIN Case No. CRIMINAL COMPLAINT I, the complainant in this case, state that the following is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. On or about the date(s) of February of20l2 through January of20l3 in the county of Waterbury in the District of the defendant(s) violated: Code Section Offense Descrz'pn'on TITLE 21, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTIONS 841(a)(i), 843, Conspiracy to Possess with intent to Distribute 500 grams or more of a and 846 mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, (9/20/12, 9l28I't2, 10/26l'i2, 11/15/12, and 1/2/13) and use of a telephone in furtherance of said offenses. This criminal complaint is based on these facts: SEE ATTACHED OF DEA SPECIAL AGENT JAY SALVATORE El Continued on the attached sheet. Cornpiainam sI'gmn'm*e DEA SPECIAL AGENT JAY SALVATORE Primed name and title Sworn to before me and signed i11 my presence. Date: Judge signorme City and state: NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Joan G. Margolis, U.S. Magistrate Judge P:'1'm'ea' name and title UNITED STATES DISTRICT I DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT GR HIDIURY A . ffiflli JAN I5 2 50 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KEVIN WALLIN, 21 U.S.C. ??e-see, and KENNETH DEVRIES, a.k.a. "Lyme," MICHAEL NELSON, Dismhute With CHAD MCCLUSKEY, and Intent to Dis e?harethampheemihe) KRISTEN LASCHOEER. . I 21 and 841(b)(1)(C) (Possession to Distribute and Distnbution 21 Forfeiture) INDICTMENT i The Grand Jury charges: cotm ONE A A (Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with Intent'te_ lfirlethamphetamine) 1. From in' or about February 2012 to on or about I lie, 2013, the exact dates being unknown to the Grand Jury, in the District of the defendants KEVIN WALLIN, KENNETH DEVRIES, a.k_a. "Lynne," NELSON, CHAD LASCHOBER, and others to -the Grand Jury, did knowingly and intentionally conspire to violate of the United States. 2. It was a part end an object of the defendants KEVIN WALLIN, KENNETH DEVRIES, a.k.a. "Lyme," MICHAEL A I and KRISTEN LASCHOEER, and others Imewh and Grand Jury, would distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance,-in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(l). 3. The controlled substance involved in the offense --500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetainine, and 50 of methamphetamine (actual), a Schedule 11 controlled substance, in violation of Title States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and All in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section co TWO (Possession with Intent to Disnibute and Distiibution of 4. On or about Septeinber 20, 2012, in the the defendant KEVIN WALLIN did knowingly and intentionally possess with distribute and distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount"-of a Schedule II controlled substance. I In In violation of Title 21, United States Code, and COUNT we (Possession with Intent to Distfibute and Disnibution 5. On or" about September 28, 2012, in the the defendant KEVIN WALLIN did knowingly and intentionally-possess.1ftvitl1 and distribute a mixture and containing a detectable amountifiof a Schedule controlled substance. I. In I In violation ofTitle 21, United States code, and (Possession with Intent to Distribute and Distribution of Methamphetamine) 6. On or about October 11, 2012, in the District the defendant KEVIN WALLIN did knowingly and intentionally possess with to-distribute and distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of meflzlanifihetamme, a Schedule II controlled substance. I In violation of Title 21, United States Code, and CO FIVE (Possession with Intent to Distribute and Distlibution of 7. On or about October 26, 2012, in the Disnict the defendant KEVIN WALLIN did knowingly and intentionally possess with and distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amouxitiof a Schedule Ii - controlled substance. In violation ofTitle 21, United States and COUNT SE (Possession with Intent to Distribute and 8. On or about November 15, 2012, in the the defendant KEVIN WALLIN did knowingly and intentionally possess with and distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amollntifof a Schedule II controlled substance. In in In violation of Title 21, United States Code, and COUNT SEVBN (Possession with Intent to Distribute and Distribution 9. On or about January 2, 2013, in the District-of the defendant KEVIN WALLIN did knowingly and 'intentionally possess withintent distribute and distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of a Schedule II controlled substance. In violation of Title 21, United States Code, 1) and FORFEITURE ALLBGATION (Controlled Substance Ofienses) I 10. I Upon conviction of one or more of the offenses alleged in this Indictment, the defendants KEVIN WALLIN, a.k.a. "Lyme," MICHAEL NELSON, CHAD and KRISTEN shall forfeit to the United States, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Section right, title, and interest in any property constituting, or derived atom, proceeds obtained, life:-indirecfly, as a result of the violations of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841, 856, and any property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to comnait, or" the commission _of, the said violations and a sum of money equal to the total aniount I obtained as a result of the ofiensesIfany of the above--described forfeitable property, as a act or omission of the defendants, cannot be located upon the exercise of due sold to, or deposited with a third party, has been placed beyond the of the court, has been substantially diminished in value, or has been commingled with pioperty which cannot be divided without difficulty, it is the intent of the United States, Title 21, United States -4- Code, Section 853(p), to seek forfeiture of any other property of said:-defendants up to the value of the forfeitable property described above. All in accordance with Title 21, United States Code, and Rule Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. A TRUE BILL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DAVID UNI STATES ATTORNEY F. CARUSO ASSISTANT UNITED ATTORNEY UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT op CONNECTICUT STATE on CONNECTICUT -- ss: NEW HAVEN COUNTY OF NEW HAVEN 1, Jay Salvatore, lb eing duly sworn, depose and state as follows: I am an investigative or law enforcement ofiicer of the United States within the meaning of dection 2510(7) of Title 1 8, United States Code, in thatl am empowered by law to conduct investigations and to mnke arrests for federal felony ofienses, including but not limited to contIolled--substences offenses listed in nne1.21 of the United States Code. D. I am employed as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration and have been so employed since December 3. I am currently assigned to the DEA's New and, more specifically, to the New Haven Drug Enforcement Task Force ("Task Force''), which operates out of New Haven, Connecticut 4. From. July of 20t)l, until November of 2004, I was employed as a Police Olficer with the Town of Connecticut 5. During my experience in law enforcement, I have been involved in investigations ofidiverse chimes, including numerous investigations involving the illegal d.ist_rIbution of controlled substances; and the controlled substances investigations in which Ihave participated have resulted in successful criminal prosecutions in both state and federal courts. 1 L35 I am famflia; with the Inanner and means most commonly employed by narcotics traifickers, including the manner and means by which narcotics traffickers communicate, and those' inethods eniployed. by narcotics traffickers in an effort to avoid detection by law enforcement As part ofmy duties, I am conducting, along with other law enforcement ofiicers, including oflicers fl'0I.'l1 the Connecticut State Police, Statewide Narcotics Task an investigation into the suspected unlawfiil distribution of controlled substances, including . methamphetamine, i.e. meth," by Kevin WALLIN and his suspected co-conspirators, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841 343, and 846. I make this affidavit support of a' criminal complaint and a warrant to arrest Kevin WALLIN, whose date of birth is November 26, ., Kenneth DEVRIES, whose date of birth is February 19,1, Chad of2105 Avenida Espada in San Clemente, California, whose date ofbirth is; June 25, and Kristen LASCHOBER of31587 East Nine Drive in Laguna Nigue1,'Californaia, whose date ofbirth is August 21, - and in support of a Wauant to Search residence, which is an apartment located at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut (the "Subject Premises"), and in support of a warrant to seaieh DEvR1Es?'aparhhenc (Subject Premises which is located directly across the hall fi'otI1 apartment. The Subject Premises is more particularly as an within a two- story building, which four apartments, including the Subject Premises, are located. The front ofthe buildingis brown in color._ The sides andrearofthe building are sided with $3 a light colored siding. Each apartment is designated by a discrete mnnefical indicator. The Subject Premises is unit n1nnbe1'_22, located on so second floor, on the light-hand side ofthe building, if facing the buflding. 10. Subject Premises #2 is located directly across the hall from the Subject Premises and is the only other apartment located on the second floor of the building in which the Subject Premises and Subject Premises #2 axelocated. "Subject Premises #2 is unit number 26. 1 1. As explained more fully herein, WALLIN utilizes three cellular telephones in furtherance of his drug activitiw: EL TARGET TELEPHONE 1 a cellular telephone assigned telephone number (203) 707- 6343, and Electronic Serial Number 012432007078062. This telephone is -- subscribed to under the default name racfone at 8390 NW 253' Street, Doral, Florida, as 12. (non andwas activated on November 23, 2011. Service for TARGET TELEPHONE 1 is being provided by A TARGET TELEPHONE 2, a pre~pB.id cellular telephone assigned telephone number (350) 710-0600, and Intemalional Subscriber Identity 31o2o'o445942221. No subscriber name or address is associated with this telephone. This telephone is being utilized by Kevin WALLIN (non 11--2e1 and was activated on Febmary 2, 2012. Service for TARGET TELEPHONE 2 is being provided by T-Mobile; and, TARGET TELEPHONE 3: a cellular telephone assigned telephone number (203) 948- 5770, and Electronic Serial Number 25s43s459712370771. This cellular telephone is by Kevin WALLIN, at 22 Golden Hill Street, in Waterbury, fl . 12. Connecticut,' 06706. It is being utilized by Kevin WALLIN (D.0.B. 11-26' and was activated on February 5, .2008. Service for TARGET TELEPHONE 3 is being provided by Sprint. I Based upon information known to me as a result of my participation in this investigation, as well as information, which I have determined to be accurate and reliable, provided to me by other law enforcement officers, I am familiar with the information discussed herein. Where . the contents of do cuments, or communications with othets, are reported herein, they are set forth in substance and pan, unless otherwise indicated. This afiidavit does not set forth all information known to me concerning the referenced investigation. Rather, this affidavit sets forth sufficient facts to establish thatprobable cause exists to support a cr'n.ninal complaint charging WALLIN with disttibution of methamphetamine and related offense, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Sections 841 843 and 846, a warmnt for WALL1N's arrest, and a warrant to search the Subject Premises. FACT OF THE CASE In or about July of 201-2, the DEA New Haven District Office received infornjation fiom the DEA New York Field Division which indicated that an' unidentified Connecticut-based narooticstrafficker was involved in the distribution of ounce quantities of methamphetamine in the tri-state area In or about deptember of 2012, the NHDO received further infonnation from New York Field Divisionsiviore specifically, a DEA. confidential source (hereafter informed investigators that a Catholic priest named Kevin WALLIN, {into the Connecticut area, was distribnting re-distribution quantities of methamphetamine. 4 17. 20. 'cs-1 told investigators that cs<<1 had met WALLIN in early 2012 at a party and, thereafter, had negotiated an__a1rangen1ent with WALLIN, pnrsuant to which WALLIN supplied CS-1 with approximately six ounces of methamphetamine per weeks at a price of $1,500 per ounce, virhich CS-1 re--distn"buted to a customer inNew York City. I cs--1 said that CS-1 's WALLIN lasted approximately six weeks, afler which WALLIN vias unable to reliably deliyer rnethamphetainine. to CS- 1, WALLIN is addicted to methamphetamine, and WALLIN's employer hadordered WALLIN to undergo rehabilitation in connection with his addiction, resulting in inability to reliably tend to his drug business. said that while WALLIN 'was undergoing rehabilitation, WALLIN, on several occasions, directed CS-1 to go to residence and retrieve parcels containing methamphetamine,' which had been shipped fiom a' tialifornia source-of-supply. WALLIN eventually gave CS-1 's telephone number to his California source-of-supply', so the source--of-supply could contact CS-1 directly and provide CS--1 with tracking numbers associated with incoming parcels. cs-1 adyised that WALL1N's California. source-of-supply was Chad According to cs--1, the relationship between cs-1 and WALLIN deteriorated over a diepute about money, and similarly, had a fallin out with (To the extent WALLIN and had soon a falling out, recent wiretap intercepts indicates than WALLIN and are again in regular contact with one another.) cs-1, thereafler, hogan dealing directly with and a fonnaie named KRISTY, who worked with distnbuting methamphetamine, to obtain 5115 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. mcthamphetarnine. CS--1 indicated that telephone number was (949) S84- 0068, and KRISTY's telephone number was (949) 874-4415. CS-1 t'urtJ1er indicated that resides on E. Nine Drive in Laguna Niguel, California. I The female named "Kristy" has since been identified as Kristy LASCHOBER. CS-1 believes that WALLIN is now being supplied with methamphetamine by a Connecticut-based source-of-supply. CS--1 also indicated that WALLIN may have recently purchased a small video store in the New Haven, Connecticut area. In October of2012,1nen1hcrs ofthe nan Nnno met with ofiicers ofthc Connecticut State Police SNTF, who indicated that the SNTF had began an investigation of WALLIN, which, to date, had indicated that WALLIN is Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, that WALLIN currently resides at 22 Golden Hill Street, in Watefl:nIry,- Connecticut, and that WALLIN consistent with information provided by .-- had recently purchased a small" store located at 462 Washington Avenue, in North Haven, Connecticut, and that WALLIN is distributing methamphetamine. The SNTF, moreover, utilizing a SNTF confidential source (hereafter was able to facilitate the introduction of an SNTF undercover officer (hereafter "the into cs.2 informed the UC that WALLIN utilizes telephone number (203) 948-5770 (Target Telephone 3) and arranged a meeting between the UC and WALLIN on September 20, 2012, by c0ntacti.@ on Target Telephone 3. The call was not recorded. On Se 20 2012 Undercover Officer Pl Two Cg: ?51 Kata" "in" 'enon Subiect Premises [22 Golden Street in Connecticut . jg 27. 28. 7.9. 011 September 20, 2012, the UC was introduced to and purchased two grams of methamphetamine from for $440. The UC met With WALLIN inside WALLIN's residence located at 22 Golden Hill Street, in Waterbury, Connecticut. While inside WALLIN's residence, the UC observed WALLIN open a deck drawer inside which was contained s1nall,'Ziploc baggies, spoons, and scales, all of which the UC recognized as drug trafiiclring paraphemaliabase upon training and experience. The UC also observed a large, gallon size Ziploc bag filled with what appeared to be methamphetamine located on the desk where WALLIN was seated during his interaction with the UC. Finally, the UC observed a closet inthe room where the interaction with WALLIN took place. The closet door was open and the UC observed a safe within the closet. WALLIN, during his meeting with the UC on September 20, 2012, provided the UC ivith two cellular telephone numbers -- (203) 707-6843 (Target Telephone 1) and (860) 7100600 (Target Telephone 2) and directed the UC to contact WALLIN at either of these two numbers if the UC wished to purchase metharnphetamine in the future. WALLIN informed the UC that both telephone numbers were associated with prepaid telephones and could not, therefore, be traced back to WALLIN. As indicated above, dS--2 had infotmed . the UC that WALLIN utilizes telephone number (203) 948-5770 (Target Telephone 3) and had arranged the meeting between the UC and WALLIN on September 20, 2oi2, by contacting on Target Telephone 3. The UC's interaction with WALLIN was not recorded. The suspected inetharnphetmine the UC purchased firom WALLIN on September 2.0, -95 30. 32. 2012, was laboratory tested and the testing confirmed that the substance was, in fact,'c1ysta1 methamphetaroine. Thereafter, on September 28, 2012, and October 11, 2012, October 26, 2012, and November 15, 2.012, the UC made controlled purchases of methamphetamine from WALLIN, and did so by communicating with WALLIN (via telephone call and text messages) over Target Telephone 1, Target Telephone 2 and Target Telephone 3 to arrange and the controlled purchases. Details of the transactions are set forth 'below. Pertinent portions of some of the text messages that the UC exchanged with WALLIN in connection with.t]1e controlled purchases are replicated below", and the replications often contain typographical and -errors that were contained in the original text - messages. On September 2012, a SNTF Undercover Oficer Purchased Setien Grams of Moth he Who Utilized Target Telephone 1, Target Telephone and agget Telephone 3 to Facilitate the Transaction. On September 28, 2012, the UC purchased seven grams of methamphetamine fi-om WALLIN for $1,000. Details of the transaction are as follows: A September 26, 2012, the UC texted WALLIN at (203) 707-6843 arget Telephone 1) to attempt to arrange a controlled purchase of methamphetarnine. The text read "Hi Kevin its [the . . . I came through with [(33-21 last week. I was wondering if I can come see 11 Friday." The UC received no response to this text message. Approximately three hours later, the UC sent the same text message to telephone number (860) 710-0600 (Target Telephone 2). The text read "Hi Kevin its [the . . . I came 95 through with last week. I was Wondering if I can come see 11 Friday." 34. A short time later, the UC received a text-message response from telephone number (860) 710-0600 (Target Telephone The response read: "Hi . . . You shouldbe able to: however I can't be certain if ill be home or in north I am buying the land of oz store. So check with me aBout that. But otherwise it'll be fine." The UC responded with a text message to Target Telephone 2 which read: "Okay cool thanks.. Talk to 11 Friday." "Land of Oz" is an adult specialty and video store in North Haven, Connecticut, in which WALLIN is believed to have an ownership interest. Agents also believe, based' _upon information received from CS-1 and other information developed to date during the investigation, that WALLIN may have invested drug proceeds in the store and may intend to use the store to launder his drug proceeds. 35. The following day, on September 27, 2012, the UC received the following text communication from Target Telephone 2: "Hi again . . . My tomorrow has become a bit A more problematic not for you but for me. What time might you reasonable expect to cometo my place. lhave a crazymorning, Whichwill end inNorth Haven, Ivzill be there most of the day. Where do you' live. I could meet you in a public place like a mall parking lot. Or some other convenient location. I would plan to be all set in advance on my end I just need a figure, not now but later. We can certainly discreetly discuss this on the phone if you want to give me a call," i.e. WALLIN needed to lmow how much methamphetamine the UC wished to purchase. -36- . Several minutes later, the UC called Target Telephone 2 and spoke to HWALLIN. During the conversation the UC. arranged to meet with WALLIN in "North Haven" on Friday, i 37) 3'7. 38. September 28; 2012 to consummate a traitsaetion. Specifically, the UC said can meet you in North Haven." WALLIN subsequently indicated that if the two were to meet in liorth Haven, WALLIN would have to "prepare it in advance," i.e. pre- package the quantity of methamphetamine the UC wished to purchase. The UC later said know how much Iwant . . . I can just, before We hangup, I canjust text it to you," i.e. the UC could text WALLIN the amount of methamphetamine the UC wished to ptnehase. WALLTN later instmeted the UC to "just text me the numb er," the quantity of methamphetamine the UC wished to purchase from WALLIN on Friday, eptemher 28, 2012. 'I'he conversation was irecorded. Immediately following the conversation, the UC sent a text message to Target Telephone 2. It read: i.e. the UC indicated he wished to purchase five grams of methamphetamine. A subsequent series of text messages over Target Telephone 2 that same day revealed that WALLIN was uncertain of the quantity the UC wished to puxehase, ie. whether the UC wanted "5 Grover Clevelands" or "5 grovers," believed to be areferenees . to $500 worth of methamphetamine, rather than five grams. WALLIN, utilizing TELPHONE 2, texted the UC: "(dell me. I want to be certain I understand" A short time later on September 27,2012, the UC called Target Telephone 2 and spoke to WALLIN. The UC'said meant five grams," i.e. five grams of erystal methamphetamine. WALLJN replied, inpart, "that would be more. . . an eight~--ball, which is three and anhalf, 1 i would give it to you for 500," i.e. will charge the UC $500 for an eighth of an -- 3.5 grams of ciystal methamphetamine. The Utl clarified that hewanted "two eights for a thousand," i.e. seven grams, of methamphetamine, at a price of $1,000. 10 375 . 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. WALLIN later said could do that if that's What you want to do." The two agreed to meet in Notthnaveo the following day and WALLIN indicated that he would put the drugs in "two bags" and would conceal them in a"'hragazine" at the time of the exchange. Fina11'y, the two agreed to communicate on Friday, September 28, 2012 before the anticipated The conversation wasrecorded. The following day, on September 28, 2012, WALLIN, utilizing telephone number (203) 948- 5770 -(Target Telephone 3), called the UC's cellular telephone and left a voice message in which WALLIN indicated that he was running late aha that he would call the UC when he (WALLIN) arrived back in North Haven, 0 Afler noticing the voice mail message, and listening.to'tl1e message from WALLIN, the UC - sent a text message to Target Telephones: "Kevin Sony I didnot have this number, just listenedto the message. okay just call me when your free." Approximately two hours later, the UC receivedlan incoming text message from Target Telephone 3. It read: figured that. This ts my regular cell, btw. -A good thing to keep on tile. I am in New Britain at the bank. be in no. Haven in an hour or Over the next couple of hours, the UC exchanged text messages with WALLIN over Target Telephone 3 to make arrangements to meet and consummate the anticipated methamphetamine transaction. I At approximately 4:30 pm, in the parking lot of the _Land of Oz store located at 462 Washington Avenue in North itaveo, Connecticut, the UC met with WALLJN, who handed the UC a Inagaztine publication within which was contained suspected in exchange for $1,000. <95' up 11 - 45. 47. later that evening the UC received an incoming text. message from Target Telephone 3. It I read: "Hi . . . Thanks for coming out today. Sorry I was so rushed. But today was nutz. I forgot to 'mention that this batch melts at a low temp, so don't use too Much heel," ie. the methamphetamine WALLIN supplied to the UC, vthich is ingested by inhaling smoke from the heated product, melts at a lovir temperature when it is heated, so the UC should be cognizant of this fact. The UC did not respond to this text message. i The suspected methamphetamine the UC purchased item WALLIN on September 23, 2012, was transported to the DEA Northeast Regional Laboratory for testing. Laboratory results indicated the substance tested as d-methamphetamine hydrochloride with a 98.5 percent purity rate. 011 October 11, 2012,- a SNTF Undercover Officer Purchased 3.5 Grains of Stispected gstal Methgg pheta-mine from WALLIN - at the Sub eet Premises-' 22 Gel euvHi11 Street in Water}: Connecticut). WALLIN Telep'ho1'1e3 to Facilitate and Di: -the Uiidercover Officer to Contact On October 11, 2012, the UC purchased approximately 3.5 grams of methamphetamine' for $500 fi'om WALLIN at the Subject Premises, i.e. residence located at 22 Golden in Waterhmy, Connecticut Details of the are as follows: On October 10, 2(i12; the UC sent a text message to Target Telephone 3. It read: "Hi Kevin. . . how hee.o.. I wanted to come through and grab a ball tomorrow ifthat's cool, I get out of work 3 so anytime after that I'm available," i.e. the UC wished to purchase 3.5 grams 'ofc1-ystal methamphetamine from WALLIN, a quantity commonly referred to as an 33 12 48. 49. SO. 52. 54. eight-'call. Approximately hours later, the UC received a text message response fi-om Target Telephone 3. It read: "Sure we can handle P111 not sure where I'll be then, bot l"]l try to let you know. We can meet in north haven if The UC responded via text message to Target Telephone 3: "ok thanks like I saidwither one works for ::ce..just let me know tomorrow." The UC 'received a responsive text fiom Target Telephone 3: thing." (511 October 11, 2012, the UC serlt a text to Target Telephone 3: "Hi Kevin do know where wantrrie to go toda The UC received no response to the foregoing text. So approximately airhour later, the UC placed a telephone call to Target Telephone 3 and spoke to WALLIN, who directed the UC. 'to meet WALLIN at residezice, 22 Golden Hill Street in Wateflaury, Connecticut The call was recorded. A few minutes later, the UC received a text froni Target Telephone 3 which read: "Tha'nks for calling. CaLi of you need help or get close." Surveillance was established inthearea of22 Golden inwaterbmy, Connecticut. Thereafter, the UC met with WALLIN at WALLIN's residence and purchased 3 .5 grams of suspected methamphetaminevfrom WALLIN. The transaction took place inside a room within the residence which WALLIN utilizes as an office (the same room in which the UC efiected a purchase of two grams of methamphetamine on Septen1ber20, 2012). While insidethisrcom, theUC observed a safe located on the floor of a closet in the room. The door to the safe Wes open. 13 55. S6. 57. The UC observed a bulk quantity of cash on the floor just outside the safe. The UC also observed a digital scale on the desk in the room.' The top right hand drawer of the desk was open and the UC observed numerous hiplocbagges in the drawer. The UC also observed a gallon size Ziploc bag, on the desk nextto the digital scale, which contained an opaque substance that appeared to the UC, based upon the UC's training and experience, to he metharnphetamine. During the UC's meeting with oetobet-11, 2012, WALLIN indicated that he prep ackages methamphetamine Various quantities and in Ziploc bags; and the UC observed stacks of such bags containing Whatlappeared to be, based upon the UC's training and experience, methamphetamine. During the UC's meeting with October 11, 2.012, indicated his cellular telephone numbers (203) 707-t.S843 (Target Telephone 1) and (860) 710-0600 frarget Telephone 2) are assigned to pre-paid cellular telephones nrhich WALLIN wanted the UC to use for future narcotics because telephone (203) 948-5770 (Target Telephone 3) is subscribed to in name and he, therefore, prefers not to engage in drug--related conversations over Target Telephone 3. WALLIN also indicated that the keyboard on Target Telephone 1 isn't conducive to text messaging. During this meeting, WALLIN also directed the UC to simply infoxm WALLIN that the UC Wanted to "come through" or "come over" whenever the UC called WALLIN seeking drugs in the future, because, in WALLIN's estimation, law enforcement is familiar with many of the coded and slang terms used by drug txaffickers, like thetern1"Tit:ta" being a reference to methamphetamine, and the term "pool" being a reference to an eight-ball or 3.5 14 :98 grams- a 53. Finally, during this meeting between WALLIN and the UC, WALLJN informed the UC that - he (WALLIN) also rents the apartment across the hall from his own aoartment and pays the utilities on the apartment across the hall from his own apartment. . 5 9. The UC's conversation with WJALLJN on October 1 1, 2012, was recorded, but the recording is of poor quality and much of it is inaudible. 60. The 3.5 grams of niethamphetamine the UC purchased fiom WALLIN on October 11, 2012 was sent to the DEA's Northeast -Laboratory for testing. Laboratory results indicated the substance tested as d-methaniphetamine hydrochloride' with a 98.3 percent purity rate. Utilized arggt Teleghone 3 en?l'Tg'. at-Teleglielie te'lFacilitate the Transaction. 61. On October 26, 2012; 'the UC purchased approximately 3.5 grams of rnefliamphetamine from WALLIN for $500 at the Subject Premises, i.e. WALLIN's rezidence located at 22 Golden Hill Street in 'Wate1bury, Connecticut Details of the transaction are as follows: 62. On October 24, 2012, the UC sent a text message to telephone number (203) 9486770, i.e. Target Telephone which read: "Hi Kevin can I come through after work tomorrow," i.e. the UC wished to meet with the Subject Premises the following day for the purpose of purchasing' rnethamphetamine. 63. On October 24, 2012, the UC received an incoming text from Target Telephone 3, which 53 67. read, in pertinent part: will probably not be home, depending on when that will i.e. WALLIN would be unable to meet with the UC on October 25, 2012. On October 25, 2012, the UC received incoming text message fioni telephone number (203) 948-5770, i.e. Target Telephone 3, which read: "Hi. I expect to be h0II_te about 6. How does that work for free? Home all day tomorrow," i.e. WALLIN nfouldbe available to meet with the UC later in the evening on October 25, 2012 or anytime the following day. Thereafter, on October 25, 2012, the Uc eaned telephone number (203) 943-5770, i.e. Target Telephone 3, spoke to WALLIN, and made axrangements to meet with WALLIN on October 26, 2012, to purchase methamphetamine. During the call, WALLIN informed the UC that he thought he would not be "home until 630" or so, i.e. WALLIN weuht not be available to meet with the UC at the subject Premises until approximately 6:30 pm. on October 25, 2012, for the purpose of disttibuting methamphetamine to the UC. The U0 and WALLIN agreed to on the following day -- October. 26, 2012 -- for the purpose of conducting a methamphetamine transaction. The call was recorded but the recording is of poor quality. WALLIN's side of the conversation can be heard, but it is faint. On October 26, 2.012, the UC received an incoming text message from Target Telephone 3, which read: "see you around lunch time," i.e. WALLIN ex:pected' to meet with the UC at the Subject P_remises in the afternooh on October 26, 2012.. Thereafter, on October 26, 2012, the UC called telephone number (203) 707-6843, i.e. Telephone 1, to finalize arrangements for a meeting with WALLIN for the purpose - of purchasing znethamphetatnine. the call, the UC infortned WALLIN he i ms 16 68. '70. '71. 72. vvould be arriving atthe Subject Premises in approximately a "half-hour." The call was recorded but the recording is of poor quality.. WALL1N's side of the conversation be heard, but it is The UC was fitted with a concealed recording device and was given oficial authorized funds with which to effect the anticipated purchase of methamphetamine . from WALLIN. Surveillance was established the area of 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, i.e. the Subject Premises, in anticipation of the UC's meet with WALLIN. . On October _26, 2012, the UC traveled to the Subject Premises for the anticipated meet with WALLIN. the US was under constant as the UC traveled to the Subject Premises. Surveillance observed the UC walk around the side of the Subject Premises and up a flight of stairs to the back door of the Subject Premises. Surveillance also observed the UC meet with WALLIN at the back_ door of the Subject Premises for approximately five minutes, alter which time the UC departed the area, The UC thereafter traveled to a predetermined location, ayin under constant surveillance, and transferred custody of a red Ziploc baggie containing suspected methamphetamine, which the UC had purchased item WALLIN at the Subject Premises. The suspected methamphetamine was submitted to the DEA's Northeast Laboratory for testing. Laboratory results indicated the substance tested as d-methamphetamine hydrochloride with a 97.8 percent purity rate . On November 15. 2012, a SNTF Undercover Oflicer Purchased I 36 17 74. 75. 76. -Approximately 3.5 Grams of Metham hetan1ine_ from at the Sub eet Premises 22 Ufiliaed lla?flitate the On November 15, 2012, the UC purchased approximately 3.5 grams of methamphetamine from WALLIN for $500 at the Subject Premises, i.e. WALLIN's residence located at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut Details of the transaction are as follows: On November 14, 2012, the UC called telephone number (203) 707-6843, i.e. Target Telephone 1, spoke to WALLIN, and made -arrangemeots to meet with WALLIN on November 15, 2012, to purchase methamphetamine the followiog day. The call was recorded. Duzdng the call, the UC said "Can I swing through tomorrow i.e. would WALLIN be willing to meet with the UC the following afternoon for the purpose of distributing methalnphetamine to the UC. WALLIN later said "now tomorrow, the thing would be when clarified "like one or two," i.e. 1:00 pm. or 2:00 pm. WALLIN, later in the call, said "that probably should beokay." WALLIN concluded with "okay, good, okay, see you tomorrow." I On 15, 2012, the UC pleced another call to telephone number (203) 707-6843, i.e. Target Telephone 1, spoke to WALLIN, and confirmed arra11geme11Is to meet with WALLIN err November 15, 2012, to purchase methamphetamine. The call was recorded. During the call, the UC said "(him I come up." WALLIN later said "Alright, sure, absolutely, when you get here, I'll be here," i.e. when the UC arrived at the Subject Premises, Le. 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, 'Connecticut, WALLIN would as available to meet 18 77. . 78. 79. 80. with the UC. I The was fitted with a transmitter and a concealed recording device and was given official authorized fimds with which to effect the anticipated purchase of methamphetamine from WALLIN. Surveillance was established in the area.of22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, i.e. the Subject Premises, in anticipation of the UC's meet with WALLEN. On November 15, 2012, the UC traveled to the Subject Premises for the anticipated meet with WALLIN. The UC was under constant surveillance as the UC traveled to the Subject Premises. I Surveillance observed the UC walk around the side of the Subject Premises and up a flight of stairs to the back door of the Subject Premises. Surveillance also observed WALLIN at the back door allowing the UC enter the Subject Premises. Several minhtes later, surveillance observed the UC exit through the 'oaclc door and depart from the area. While meetingiwith WALLIN inside the SubjeetPremises theUC observed whatappearedto 4 be drug packaging materials and drug paraphernalia, based upon the UC's training and experience. . Specifically, the UC observed Ziploc baggies of various sizes with different colored logos on a tablein the kitchen area of the Subject Premises. The UC also obsewed a digital scale on the stove in the kitchen area, as well as a large Ziploc bag that appeared to contain methamphetamine. In response to the UC's request for an eight-ball, i.e. 3.5 grams oi' methamphetamine, WALLIN removed a mall amount of suspected methamphetamine from this large Ziploc bag with a spoon, deposited the rnaterial into a 19 84. 87. small Ziploc baggie, which WALLIN had Weighed in fiont of the UC, and re-weighed the small baggie and its contents, adding and subtracting material until WALLIN was satisfied that the small baggie contained 3.5 grains of suspected methamphetamine. WALLIN then handed the UC the small bagge containing 3.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine in exchange for payment in official authorized fimds The UC thereafter traveled to apre-deternfined location, again under constant surveillance, and transferred custody of the recording device and a red Ziploc baggie containing suspected which the UC had purchased fiorn WALLIN at the Subject Premises on November 15, 2012. The suspected methamphetamine was submitted to the Northeast Laboratory for testing. Laboratory results' indicated the substance tested as d--1nethamphetan1ine hydrochloride with a 97 percent purity rate. Wiretap' Intercefi On December 5, 2012, and December 6; 201d, the Honorable Janet Bond Arterton, [lnited States District Judge; siged orders authorizing the interception of wire and electronic communications (text messages) occurring over Target Telephone 1, Target Telephone 2, and Target Telephone Monitoring of Target Telephone 1 and Target Telephone 3 commenced on or about December 6, 2012. Monitoring of Target Telephone 2 cornmencedon or about December 7, 2012. Monitoring of Target Telephone 2 and Target Telephone 3 is ongoing. Monitoring of Target Telephone 1 on December 19, 2012. Recordings ofcomrnunicatlons intercepted over 20 55>> 89. 90. 92. Target Telephone 1 were sealed by the Court on December 20, 2012. . Communications intercepted 'during the wiretap phase of this investigation, coupled with other investigative information, indicate the following'; Wallin is obtaining bulk quantities of methamphetamine meth") from Chad McCluskey and MeCluskey's partner, Kristy Laschober, both of whom reside in California. Wallin received a package from McC1uskey on lhecember 6, 2012 (the first day on which comrnunications were intercepted) that contained approximately 373 grams of meth. Wallin appears to have 'paid McCluskey for the shipment of methamphetamine by depositing money into an account at a bank in Connecticut, to which Mccluskey has access. Wallin is redistributing the meth he receives from Mccluskey to users and re- distributors in Connecticut the wiretap phase of the investigatidn, Wallin, as detailed more -fully below, appears to have distributed meth in quantities ranging fi'orn a quarter-gram to a half-ounce; and his primary point-of-distribution continues to be the Subject Premises, his residence, located at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut A sanipling of thepertinent intercepted over Target Telephone 2 and Target Telephone 3 is set forth below. The intercepted comn1unications,_in some instances, sin:-ply summarized to reflect the nature of the conversation. In other instances, portions of the intercepted communications are set forth in quotation mats and reflect the actual words used by the participants, based upon the monitors' initial line sheets, which are subject to revision. Any unidentified who participated in the intercepted calls is indicated below using the followed by the last four digits of the telephone number being 575 2.1 is utilized by the individual. (Unidentified females are indicated by the letters To the extent intercepted calls' contain unintelligible portions, those portions are labeled To the extent that certain coded words or or slang. phrases can be interpreted based on agents' training and experience, those interpretations are set forth in parenthesis or are otherwise explained in the smnmary of the call. Text messages reproduced verbatim, anti, therefore, often include and spelling errors and cottlmonly used abbreviations. Finally, each sumrnary set forth belowis preceded by the date of the intercepted communication, the Target Telephone over which the communication was intercepted, and the session number assigned to the intercepted contnnunication by the electronic device used to intercept and record communications. y" canted "'d'wfii3ie'*' . 12/06/2012 . . ''four_ quarters," i.e. a Whole gram of meth. indicated that "it wouldn't be in but, rather, that he would "give it to him in one bag." Kevin Walhn informed John Rivera that the price for one gram of n1e-th would be "220," i.e. $220. _Thu 3 10 Kevin Wallin informed Chad Mccluskeythat "it arrived today," 12/0'6/2012 . i.e. a bulk shipment of meth that Chad McCluskey had sent to Kevin Wallin. The two discussed the need to "balance out" exactly how much Kevinwallin owed Chad Mccluskey. Mccluskey said he should have "written down" the amount Fri 2 16 Kevin Wallin texted Chad "Just let': the bank You're 12/07/2012 up by 38 Kevin Wallin deposited $3,800 in Chad McC1uskey's account). Check it. And let me know how you are. I will be home soon but have a long line coming by. It's going to be a crazynight. I'll let you know when I can talk. Probably about 9!10 my tiazoe," i.e. Wallin expected to be meeting with several Sun 3 144 Kenneth Devries, a.k.a. Lyme, called Kevin Walljn and said "can 401 22 12f09/2012 I come over to get a quarter," i.e. a quarter-gram of metb._ Kevinwallin replied "sure you can, sure. Okay, I'll open the .door.'' Sun 12/09/2012 '.151 UM6091 tested Kevin Wallin "int here at lymes.he purchased it 4 me earlier . . Dave" i..e the quarter gram of meth Kenneth Devries purchased from Kevin Wallin was intended for UM6091, who is believed to be Dave Walsh. Sun. 12/09/2012 160 Kevin Wallin spoke to Chad McC1uskey. The conversation pertained to how much money Kevin Wallin owed to Chad McC1uskey in connection with previous shipments of - rneth that Chad Mecluskey had sent to Kevin Wallim Chad Mccluskey informed Wallinthat "Kristy Laschober is still in the hospital" and is "having kidney problems." Chad MeC1uskey informed Kevin Wallin that Kristy Laschober was at "Misson Hospital" at Laguna Beach, where she resides, and that the hospital is located close to Kristy Lascllobefs home. The two subsequently returned to the subject of money, and Wallin said "with regards to that, you know, the deposit obviously that will go to somewhere or other. When we get a chance to go over all that. So; you know, when that happens we will be able to." Chad McC1uskey interrupted and said "yeah, yeah, maybe tomorrow when Kris is feeling better because she . . . has a bunch of notes and stuff and, and she just wants to confirm things," Kristy Laschober has notes regarding how much meth she and Chad McCluskey shipped to Kevin Wallin and how much Kevin Wallin owes in connection with those shipments. Chad McClusl-zey informed Kevin Waflin that he and Kristy Laschober were lwving on December 20, 2012 to go to Chicago for the holidays. Wallin indicated that he, himself would be traveling to London on January 2, 2013 or January 3, 2013, depending upon prices for airline 'tickets. With regard to Chad McCluskey's impending vacation to Chicago, Kevin Wallin said "We will need to do some things before you go there then, you know? . . . and get ourselves on track," i.e. Kevin Wallin vvants to obtain another shipment of meth from Chad McC1uskey before Chad Mccluskey leaves for vacation. Chad McCluskey asked "Do you have someone taking over," i.e. did Kevin Wallin make arrangements for someone to tend to his meth distribution operation while he is in London Kevin Wallin said Will, I will managethat . . .butifIarngone-fortwo weeks. . .it should all be in place before I go," i.e. Wallin would like to supply all his customers with a quanfity of meth before he departs for London. Tue 247 Marcos LNU said "Hey Kevin, Marcos LNU later 55 23 12/11/2012 said "can I pass by fast then," i.e. could Marcos LNU stop over Kevin Wa1lin's residence at 22 golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, to obtain a supply of meth. Kevin Wallin replied "You can, yes, uh~huh." Marcos LNU said "Okay, I want like a, a sixty? i.e. $60 worth of math, or approximately a quarter--gram. Wallin said "okay." TL16: 1311/2012 72 Kevin Wallin texted Chad Mccluskey Chad . . . Iweighed the new njaterials -- at last back to doing that before I need them! I even prepared some items for when i'm avvay next month Kevin Wallin received a bulk shipment of meth from Chad ,McC1uskey, weighed it, and prepackaged some of the material re-distribution). Anyway, i'm' sad to hear that about his . . . if you want to go over the numbers i prepared, sure. Just give me about 15 minutes to get my papers out and print a copy. My computer is off we had a power outage. So i need to boot it up and -there will no doubt be updates to let it process before i can get to my files," i.e. Wallin needed to print a copy of the spreadsheet which had been prepared by and emailed to Wallin. Wed 12x12/2012 273 John Rivera asked Kevin Wallin "What time are you home 'til today? f' Kevin Wallin indicated he would be leaving his . residence by 2:00 pm. John Rivera said "alright, um, Pm waiting for, urn, my boy.- He, um, said he wants a quarter," a quarter- grani of meth. Kevin Wallin replied "Okay. Thafs fine, um, just let me know before you come, I've got to get some made up," is. Kevin Wallin wants to have the quartet'-gram of meth' packaged before John Rivera arrives. John Rivera said "Okay." Kevin Wallin said "Just let me know before you come,' but I'll have it all set," is. Kevin Wallin will have the quarter-. gram of meth pre-packaged for John Rivera. In session 288, John Rivera spoke to Wallin. John Rivera said "at the mall right now and P11 be there in like five minutes." Kevin Wallin said "okay, and you said a quarter," i.e. John Rivera wanted to purchase a quarter-gram of meth. John Rivera said "Yeah, quarter . . . you have it all set?" Kevin Wallin said "Yeah. I311 all set, yup." Wed 12/1212012 79 and 82 Chad McCluskey texted Kevin Wallin "Glad you weighed it. What number did get?" Kevin Wallin responded "weighed in at 371. I may have used another 15,0: 2; i don't believe i did but i opened it yesterday and my first visitor (text message continued in session 82) . . . carne just afteri did and i might have taken fi*om there. So let's say 373. That equates to 13.32 settings. Is that what you Agents, based upon their training and '-95 24 Thu - 2 experience, and information developed in this investigation, believe that, in the foregoing text messages, Kevin Wallin was informing Chad McCluslrey that he had received a package fiom Chad McCluskey containing a bulk quantity of meth, which Kevin Wallin weighed and determined to be approximately 371 or 373 grams, taking into account the 1.5 or 2 Kevin Wallin might have sold to a customer who arrived just after he opened the package fiom Chad McCluskey. Kevin Wallin further advised Chad McCluskey thatgby his calculations, this gram- quantity of meth equates to approximately 13.32 "settings", i.e. ounces (373 divided by 28 -- the number of grams in an ounce -- in fact, equals 13.32). .Wed 2 12212z2o12 Chad McC1uskey texted Kevin Wallin "1 had 366-7, I took a pinch out of the shake, (snorters) we had none and kristys mom was coming in. I original weight was 368-9. "So one of us or both needs to calibrate our sclaes . . Again. I am using a big food scale. at least it's on (text messages continued in session 85) he heavy side, Ihop." In session 87,' Chad McCluskey texted Kevin Wallin again: was thinking 364-3 67 by the time it got to you with evaporating and bag remnants," i.e. Chad Mccluskey anticipated the bulk shipment of meth he and Laschober sent to Kevin Wallin would weigh approximately 364 to 367 grams. l2fl3/2012 105 Chad McCluslrey texted Kevin Wallin "Kevin, just sent you our I don't know What your day is like but it would be great if we could discuss these matters. Sorry we missed your window yesterday. I hope you might have some time today.. Let us know," i.e. Chad McC1uslrey and Kristy Laschober had emailed Kevin Wallin details pertaining to how much money owed to Chad MeCluskey and Kristy Laschober in connection with past meth shipments that they had" sent to him. Wallin responded in session 108 "can we talk tonight, my time, say around 9 or after?" In session 113, Chad Mccluslrey responded "Sounds good." Fri 3 12/14/2012- 414 Marcos LNU spoke to Kevin Wallin and asked "can you give me fifty, five~o," i.e. $50 worth of meth, or approximately a quarter-gram. Kevin Wallin responded "yeah" Marcos LNU said he would arrive at Wallirfs residence in "five, ten minutes." Sun 3 12;1 612012 480 Kevin Wallin spoke at length with Michael Nelson about Kevin Wallin's dealings with Chad McC1uskey and Kristy Iaschober for bulk quantities of meth. Kevin Wallin told Michael Nelson that he "sent Chad a very detailed, I think you know, I sort of; from my records, the counting of what, uh, had transpired, you know, since'August," i.e. Kevin Wallin had done an 25 accounting of how much meth he received from Chad McC1uskey since August and how much Kevin Waflin had paid in exchange. Wallin added "You know, because my records, I didn't, I never had to keep track of everything because they always did, um, most of that. But they didn't, uh, necessarily so, um, as aresu1t,Iun1,uh, Ihadto sitand go throughsorneum, inath. Pm sitting down now going through the spreadsheet," i.e. . the spreadsheet that McCIuskey and Laschober had emailed to Wallin. . Nelson said "Uh-huh." Kevin Wallin later said sent comments back on my, uh, you know, email, which is fine, you know, sort of clarifying and what have you, but, just, Kris did a spread sheet for the whole thing and . . . it's got all kinds of mistakes . . . so Pin new re-doing the math . . . I had a question' on 'oneof them for a couple of place settings two ounces of meth, per session 82 intercepted over Target Telephone 2) . . . Anyway I have to reconcile all that now because We have to get back to zero." Michael_Nelson said "Exactly." Wallin said "And, uh, Chad was, in' my summary paper I made a joke about the stufi' he took whne he was here you know, to Usehimself. I said to him I'm not going to charge you the street prices. You should see the note, he sent back . . . I attempted a joke but Chad didn't get it." Wallin later said made one thousand dollar mistake. Instead of sending nineteen five, I sent eighteen five when you add it all up," i.e. Kevin Wallin had sent Chad Mccluskey and Kristy Laschoher $13,500 instead of$ 19,500 for shipments of nieth they had sent to him. Sun 504 Kristy Laschober texted Kevin Wallin. "the craziness has not 12/16/2012 settled down but we definitely will make time to talk tonight. When's good for 11?" Wallin replied "just was finishing the above." Mon . 513 Kevin Wallin told Kenneth Devries that he would not be home 12/17/2012 until' approximately 8:30 or 9:00 pm. Kenneth Devries responded "I'll figure something out . . Tommy is still here . . I could maybe get him to sell some of his and then I'll replace it after or whatever," i.e. Kenneth Devxies would purchase some meth from Tommy, since Kevin Wallin was unavailable. Mon S15 Kenneth Devriesasked Kevin Wallin if Kenneth Devries could 12/ 1 7/2012 borrow "a pipe" from Shane Pruett, who was at Kevin Wal]in's apartment, i.e. a pipe used to smoke moth. Kevin Wallin agreed to call Shane Pruett to arrange the foregoing. In session 517, Kevin Wallin spoke to Shane Pruett and' told Shane Pruett to let Kenneth Devries borrow a pipe -- either "the small water pipe" or "the one with the big loop in it." .55 .25' Wed 3 811 . Wallin communicated with one of his male associates in a series 12/19/2012 I of communications beginning with session 811. During the series, the individual informed Wallin that he had purchased a new safe, and Wallin invited the individual to keep written documentation regarding the combination to the new safe within a safe located in Wallin' a residence. In session 821, Kevin Wallin tented "Good for you. I know how important it is to be able to put things away and not worry about their security. I hope you have bolted it the new safe) down. And please, do not give anyone the combination. Ifyou need to have it available in the event of some emergency, seal it in an envelope - or better yet - write your name across the seals so you will know if anyone has - e' - tampered with them, and I'll put it in my safe." Wed . 3 887 John Rivera spoke to Kevin Wallin and made arrangements to 12/19/2012 obtain a "quarter," Le. a quarter-gram of meth. Wed 2 226 Chad texted Kevin Wallin "1 leave on thursday 1 12/19/2012 would really love to see if we can work out our accounting discrepancies," i.e. Chad McCluskey wanted to talk with Kevin Wallin to discuss and resolve how much money Kevin Wallin owed to Chad McCluskey and Kristy Laschoher in connection with shipments of meth that Chad Mccluskey and Kristy Laschober previously sent to Kevin Wallin; Thu . 3 _1094 Kevin Wallin spoke to Chad Mccluskey.' Chad Mccluslcey 12/20/2012 arranged for Wallin to call Chad McCluskcy and Kristy Laschober later in the evening, saying "I'll give you a text before I head over to Kristy's and you can call." Dulirig the call, Chad . McC1uskey asked "are you good on inventory?-Are we planning on doing any more i.e. Chad McCluskey wanted to know whether Kevin Wallin had-a suficient supply of meth. Kevin Wallin said-"I think right now . . . I think Pm okay . . . When are you coming back from Chicago," i.e. Wallin believed he had a suficient supply of meth on hand. Fri 2 289 Kristy Laschoher texted Kevin Wallin: "Hey Kevin, Chad left his 12/21/2012 phone here at my hous. Was going to bring it to him 85 hopefiilly talk W/yon! Do think you'll be able to chat?" Kevin Wallin responded: "Yes, he told me about the phone. And yes, call me when you are together. The company i have will be leaving shortly." In session 292, Kristy Laschober responded "Ok . sounds good." Fri 2 3 13 Chad-McCluskey spoke at length with Kevin Wallin about how 12/21/2012 much money Kevin Wallin owed to Chad Mccluskey and Kristy Lasehober in connection with past shipments of meth Chad McCluskey and Kristy Laschober had sent to Kevin WallinDuring the call, Chad McC1uskey said he wanted to "real quickly kind of go over, you know, the spread sheet, the balance sheet Kris did, or . . .justta1kabout it tun1into,. . . I doift want it to be a thing," i.e. McC1uskey wanted to talk with Wallin about the spreadsheet that Laschoberihad prepared regarding-Wallin's outstanding drug debt and which had been . email to Wallin. Kevin Wallin later explained "after the fiist, ah, you know tl1e initial shipznenflhack in August, you know um, you sent me, another shipment that was just shy of a place 'setting less than one ounce of meth), ab, and it came a few days later . . . it was right after the first one, when you sent the 3 and a half 3.5 ounces of meth) and then you sent me another one, it was just a little under a place setting (is. less than an ounce of rneth), where you sent the thing and you said the last time, you pinched a little out of it you know, so you would have soniething there Chlad McCluskey "pinched" a small amount of meth out of the shipment intended for.Kevin Wallin. Wallin later said that his Calculations were about "a place setting and a half or two place settings ._he_low" what Chad Mc'_C1uskey and Kristy Laschobefs - calculations indicated, i.e. Wallin believed that Kristy Laschober A and Chad McC1uskey were incorrectly atteniptin to charge him for 1.5 ounces or two ounces of meth. _Wallin later clarified that he had received "three and a half" on "August 4th" and another "2527 grams" on "the tenth of August or something," which was "just of a place setting," i.e just short of an ounce of meth. The two continued a detailed conversation about how much meth Wallin believed he had received and how nauch money he owed to Chad McCluskey and Kristy 'Laschober. At one point Chad Mccluskey indicated "we said 11 total," to which Kevin Wallin responded "right." Kevin Wallin later added got one 'after, so I got 237 237 grams of meth. Wallin also said "so let's say eight and half is what I accounted for" and"I could he ofl' but i don't think I'm gonna be ofi' a whole place setting or a place setting and a half," i.e. Kevin Wallin doesn't believe his calculations regarding how much money he owes Chad Mccluskey and Kristy Laschoher are off by an ounce or 1.5 ounces rneth. Sat 1212212012 1432' Kristy Laschober left a voice niessage for Wallin: "Hey Kevin, it's Krisy. It's about 2120 our time. I just wanted to touch base with you. Chad said he spoke with you yesterday, I think, and urn, just Wanted to see ifyouhad any questions and to say hi. We leave tomorrow rooming but I'll be around today. Thanks. Bye." 28 as Km Mon l2J'24/2012 Wed l2f26/2012 1720 1991 Kristy Laschober 'sent Kevin Wallin a text message: "Hey Kevin it's Kristy.Lascho.be;. Just checking in with you. Don't know if you got my message. We are finally out of here tomorrow morning and I was hoping to talk to you before another week chance give me call. I'm still packing so I will be up for a while." Kristy Laschober texted Kevin Wallin "Here's the Credit Union info: Orange County Federal credit Union Kristen Laschober 31587 East Nine Drive Iaguna Niguel CA 92677 Member Kevin Wallin texted Kristy Laschober in session 2033: "Hi. Thanks for all that. I will keep it safe and usable. We are expecting snow here ourselves, but not too much. I am going to dinner in greenwich this evening and will be stopping at chad's bank. I will raise himby 3,110. If! don't get there on time it will be tomorrow. Itwill make another run to yours or his before too long. How was your flight? And your christmas?," i.e. Kevin Wallin will deposit $3,110 in Chad McCluskey's bank account and will deposit and additional amount into Kristy Laschobers credit union account "before too long." Thu 12/27/2012 412 can McC1uskey left a voice message for Kevin Wallint Hey it's Chad, urn, I'm calling you to see if you had a chance, but do esn't look like from my bank accounts, to deposit that money, urn, but if you could do it at some point today I'd really appreciate it, it's in dire need so, um, thanks. Give mea call if you have any questions, okay. Bye," i.e. Chad Mccluskey is awaiting a deposit into his account by Kevin Wallin. Moments later, Kevin Wallin spoke to another individual and said 'Tm running over to the bank at the mall and make a couple of transactions," i.e. Kevin Wallin was going to go to the bank located in a mall to effect "a couple of transactions," possibly deposits into an account to which Chad Mccluskey had access. Fri 12/28/2012 432 Kevin Wallin, while at his residence at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut, spoke to Marcos LNU. Marcos LNU asked Kevin Walliu if he was "busy." Kevin Wallin rwponded that-he was "waiting for someone to come," i.e. Kevin Wallin was waiting for someone to come to his residence located at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. Marcos LNU indicated he wanted to "pass by fast and get like a fifty-five," Marcos LNU wanted to meet with Kevin Wallin at Wa.llin's rmidence and obtain a quarter--gra:m of meth at a price of $55. Kevin Wallin indicated he would "have it ready" and would give it to Marcos LNU "at the door," i.e. Kevin Wallin would 29 prepare a quarter-grarni of meth and hand it to Marcos LNU at the door when Marcos arrived at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sat 12/29/2012 2533 Kevin Wallin texted Chad McC1uskey have been going non- stop myself, trying to be ready to go to Iondon next week." Chad Mccluskey responded in sessions 2542 and 2543 "thank you for the deposit" and "should I be putting things in motion for you, or are you ok until you return," Chad Mccluskey had received a deposit from Walljn and wanted to know whether Kevin Wallin anticipated needing a shipment of meth from Chad McC1uskey or, conversely, whether Kevin Wellin had a sufident supply of meth to last until Kevin Wallin returned from his contemplated trip. Mon 12/31/2012 511 Chad McC1uskey1ef't a voice message for Kevin Wallin in which Chad Mccluskey said didn't know if you were planning on, you know, putting things in motion for us to get back to you, you know, while you are out of town. So just let me know, you know, some details on that. Feel free to give me a call and um, I carry both phones, but I prefer not to, so maybe, I don't know, if you want, ah, shit I don't know, just text me on the other line, um, some numb er, I am going to have the other phone with me, just didn't want to carry two. So, yeah, but just give me a call," i.e. Chad Mccluskey wanted to know whether Kevin Wallin would require a shipment of meth soon and wanted to know whether Kevin Wallin wanted Chad McC1uskey and Kristy Laschober to put "things in motion" regarding the contemplated 'shipment. Tue 01./01/2013 3116 An individual 'texted Kevin Wallin "Hey just woke up. Need your address." Wallis responded in session 31 19 "22 golden hill st. Waterbury 06706." Tue 01/01/2013 3171 Kristy Lasehober left a voice message for Kevin Wallin: "Hey Kevin, its Oh my god its. so cold man this is crazy here in Chicago. Anyway just wanted to call and Wish you a Happy New Years, mnrum and wishing you a happy 2013. So, hope you're doing good and give me a call. Bye." Tue 01/01/2013 3133 Kevin Wallin texted an individual. leave on Thurs for london for 12 days." Tue 01/01/2013 4213 Kenuctll Mason texted Kevin Walliu "Oh no 12 days What ami going to do. No lol ok i will call you on lunch tomorrow," i.e. Kenneth Mason is concerned that Kevin Wallin Will be away for 12 day and Mason, therefore, will be unable to obtain a supply of nietll. In session 3220, Kevin Wallis responded "01: do call. And lynte will be covering things while I'm gone," i.e. Kevin 30 '95 Wallin informed Kenneth Mason that Kenneth Devries, a.k.a. "Ly1:ne," would be in charge of Kevin Wallin's met]: distribution operation while Kevin Wallin was away. Kenneth Mason responded ok." Tue 3 3231 Kevin Wallin texted Chad McCluskey "Btw, I willbe fine until 01/01/2013 my return. The only thing I need is from Kris' stock; And Ineed to settle all that with her tomorrow. I have kept that separate fi:oru the rest. That's one small part of the balance sheet discussion still to be had," i.e. Kevin Wallin has a suficient supply of meth to support his meth distribution operation in Connecticut until he returns from his pending trip, but needs to resolve one issue regarding the "balance sheet" pertaining to how much of adrug debt he owes to MoCluskey and Laschober. Wed 3 3328 Kevin Wallinspoke to John Rivera and arranged to distribute 3.5 01/02.12013 grams of meth to John Rivera. at residence located at 22 Golden Hill Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. John Rivera said "How much would it be for an eight ball," i.e. 3.5 grams of meth. Wallin said "An eight ball?" John Rivera said "Yeah." Wallin said "Um, well, I would say 550. I'll take a little off, normally its 575, but I would take something off, yea i.e. Kevin Wallin would charge $550 for 3.5 grams rneth. Rivera said "Okay, 11111from New York or whatever, urn he is probably gonna he here in like an hour or so, so tell him like 550, and' you will be all set by the time I get over there," i.e. Rivera confirmed that his customer was coming from New York, that the price for 3.5 grams of meth would be $550, and that Rivera would arrive at Wallin's residence, the Subject Premises, in approximately one hour to obtain the supply of meth. Kevin Wallin later said haye it -all ready," i.e. Kevin Walliu would have the supply of meth ready for John Rivera. 93. On January 2, 2012, the aforementioned SNIF undercoi/er officer contacted Wallin and arranged to meet with Wallin at 22 Go1denH1'll Connecticut, i.e. the Subject Premises for the purpose of obtaining 3.5 of methamphetamine. 94. Thereafter, on January. 2, 2012, the UC met with Wallin at the Subject Premises and purchased 3.5 grams of suspected rnetharnphetamine directly from Wallin. The <56 31 suspected methamphetamine was field tested and tl1e'fie1d test indicated a pesiave result for methamphetamine. 95. During the aforementioned meeting, informed the UC that Wallin vgrould be traveling .to London on January 3, 2012, through January 16, 2012, and that the UC could contact WalJin's neighbor "Kenneth Devries," a.k.a. "Lyme" if the UC needed to purchase methamphetamine while Wallin was away. sis. .Wa1Ii,n informed the UC that when Wallin is away, Devries "holds down the fort" regaxdihg Wallitfs distribution operation, and vtzo11ld be doingso While Wallin was in London. 97. Walhn then explained that Devries lived in the apartment located directly across the hall fi'om Wallirfs apartment and that Walljn was paying the rent on apartment; Devries' apartment is the only other apartment located on the second floor of the building in which Wa1lJ'n's apartment -- the dubject Premises -- is located. Dev1'ies's apartment is unit number 26 and is hereafizer referred to as "Subject Premises 98. Wallin and the UC then went across the hall and entered Devries' Premises and Wallin introduced the UC--to Devrles so Devries would be familiar with the UC should the UC need to contact Devries for the purpose of obtaining methamphetamine while was away. 99. Wallin informed the UC that Deviies' telephone nnmber is 849-1915," which is the cellular telephone number Devries has been intercepted using during the wiretap phase of this invesfigafion. 100; Based upon the foregoing, there is probable cause to believe, and I do believe, that Kevin WALLIN, Kenneth DEVRIES. Chad and Kristen LASCHOBER have 9101. 102. committed violations of 21 U.S.C. Sections 843, and'846, to Wit, conspiracy to possess with intent to d1_'stribnte 5O0.gra1ns or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, distribution . of methamphetamine, and use of a communications facility to facilitate said offenses. Based on the foregoing, there is also probable cause to believe, and I do believe, that finits, and evidence ofviolations of21 Use. Sections 841(3), 343, and 846, set forth on Attachment A, including but not limited to quantities of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, ding packaging materials, cash deriving from the sale of controlled and/or documents and records felating to the aforementioned offenses, including records stored in electronic form, will be found within the Subject Premises and Subject Premises i Based on the facts and set forth above, I have probable cause to believe that WALLIN has used a computer stored within. the Subj ect'Pren3ises in fmtherance of the olfenses listed -herein. Based upon my knowledge, training, and experience, as well as information related to me by agents and others involved in the forensic examination of computers, I know that electronic data can be stored on a variety of computer systems and storage devices. I I also know that during the Search of the premises, it is rarely possible to complete an on-site examination (and in some cases even images) of computer systems and storage devices for a number of reasons, including the following: Imaging and forensic analysis of and storage devices is a highly technical process that specific expertise and specialized equipment are so' many types of computer hardware and software in use today that it is rarely possible 33 3,1,7 . to bring to the location where the warrant is to be executed all of the necessary technical manuals and specialized equipment necessary to conduct a thorough' analysis. In addition, it may also be necessary to consult with computer personnel who have specific expertise in the type of computer, operating system, or software application being analyzed; the analysis of computer systems and storage devices often relics ontigorous procedures designed to the integrity of the evidence and to recover "hidden," Inislabcled, deceptiively-named, compressed, or password--protectcd data, while reducing the likelihood of inadvertent or in:enaona1 loss or modification of data. A controlled environment, such as a law enforcement laboratory, is typically - required to conduct such an analysis properly; the volume of data stored on many computer systems and storage devices will typically be so large that it will be highly -. impractical to analyze (or at times image) the data during the execution of the physical search of the premises. The hard drives commonly included in mere desktop computers are capable of storing millions of pages of text; theistorage capacity of servers is often much greater. I therefore seek authorization to remove the coniputerreferenced herein from Wallin's residence to further analyze" the computer and its contents'. 103.' Because this afidavit, and the applications into which it is incorporated? 'pertain to an ongoing criminal investigation, and because disclosure of the information contained herein as well as disclosure of the applications, warrants and complaint being requested herein may compromise the investigation and increase the risk of harm for the CS3 and -law enforcement oficers responsible for conducthig the arrest and the search, I request that the warrants, applications, complaint and this affidavit be ordered sealed by the Court, until further order 34 of the Court. Jay Salvaxo Special Ag Drug Enforcement Administration Subscribed and sworn to beforeimc this Sr day of January 2013 in New Haven, Connecticut. HONORAB 5 AN G. MARGOLI STA MAGISTRATE JUDGE 35