Southeastern Connecticut drug trafficker sentenced to more than 16 years

NEW LONDON — A New London man was sentenced to 195 months in federal prison Tuesday for narcotics trafficking, money laundering and firearm possession offenses.

Anthony Whyte, 50, also known as “Jak Mac,” will serve five years of supervised release following his prison term, U.S.

Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced.

The sentencing stems from an investigation into drug distribution and illegal firearm possession in southeastern Connecticut.

Authorities used wiretaps and controlled purchases to seize heroin, cocaine and firearms.

Evidence showed Whyte obtained heroin, fentanyl and cocaine from sources in Connecticut, New York and elsewhere, then distributed them to co-conspirators in the region.

Co-defendant Amy Sarcia accepted drug proceeds from Whyte and provided him with paychecks from her business, Two Wives Pizza, to disguise the money as wages.

She also allowed Whyte to use three apartments she managed for drug storage and sales.

A Feb. 21, 2019, search of Whyte’s apartment and other locations revealed over a kilogram of cocaine, about 180 grams of heroin, 100 grams of fentanyl and fentanyl pills, 10 firearms and thousands in cash.

Whyte has been detained since his 2019 arrest.

He was found guilty on Sept. 28, 2021, of drug conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, drug distribution and firearm possession charges.

Sarcia received three years of probation and a $7,500 fine on Oct. 24.

Twenty-four others were convicted in the investigation.

Multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies participated in the investigation, which was prosecuted through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program.