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South Jersey Man Admits Leading Drug Trafficking Ring From Jail: Prosecutor
A 44-year-old man from Atlantic County has admitted to being a kingpin in a drug trafficking ring from jail and causing the death of someone from a heroin overdose, authorities said.
Emery Chapman, 44, of Pleasantville, pleaded guilty on Monday, Sept. 25 to charges of first-degree leader of a narcotics trafficking network, first-degree possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and first-degree strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
In December 2018, Chapman sold heroin to Brian Whitted, 61, of Galloway Townshi…