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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…
Prosecutor: South Jersey Pair Caused Fatal Fentanyl-Heroin Overdose
Two men from South Jersey have been indicted in connection with a fatal overdose in 2018 of an Atlantic County man, authorities said.
An Atlantic County Grand Jury returned an indictment last week charging Emery Chapman, 39, of Pleasantville and Brian Whitted, 56, of Galloway Township with first-degree strict liability for a drug related death, conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute, distribution of CDS, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner.
Chapman was additionally charged with witness tampering, Tyner said.
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