A Connecticut man collared in possession of meth pills formed into the distinctive shape of Super Mario was sentenced to six years federal imprisonment earlier this week. The severe sentence was imposed not because of his disgraceful besmirching of Mario's character by association with illegal Schedule II stimulants, but because he was on release after prior crimes.
Ronnell Rogers, 33, was pulled over in New Haven on May 2, 2024 after "a controlled purchase of fentanyl," and police also found cocaine and heroin in addition to the drugs they sold him and the Mario meth.
Rogers had been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison in 2022 for drug distribution and firearm possession, as well as 14 months for violating the terms of his supervised release for a previous federal conviction for unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon. He was released in March 2024.
Rogers has been in federal custody since May 30, 2024, and pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl.
Mario "Super" Mario first appeared in the arcade game Donkey Kong, joined by brother Luigi in later escapades. A carpenter and plumber of Italian ancestry, he went on to become a medical doctor and semi-professional racing driver, while also competing in various sports and at the Olympic Games.
Previously:
• Super Mario theme played on a balalaika
• Creating a first-person adventure game with Super Mario Maker
• Super Mario Odyssey followup stars Donkey Kong
